Monomyth Diaries: Real Stories of Transformation & Personal Growth

What if you had one open seat next to you on a three-hour flight… and you could fill it with anyone in the world? Who would you choose—and more importantly, what story would you want to hear?

In this fun Monomyth Diaries conversation, Karen and Mandi answer a listener question that goes deeper than celebrity picks. They explore the people they’d most want to sit beside, the journeys they’re curious about, and the powerful stories hidden behind public lives.

Now we’re turning the question to you: Who would be in the seat next to you—and why?

We love hearing from our listeners. Share your questions, insights, and personal reflections with us as we continue building a community rooted in connection, curiosity, and the stories that remind us we’re not alone. Your question might even inspire a future episode.

⚠️ Content Advisory: This episode may contain sensitive topics and may not be suitable for minors. Topics may include honest conversations about family conflict, abortions, trauma and mental health challenges, addictions, alcoholism, suicide, sexual assault and violence, etc. Some parts may feel heavy or triggering. Listener discretion is advised.

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Finding Beauty from Ashes | Stephanie part 2

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Can healing begin where everything once felt broken?

In the second episode of Stephanie’s monomyth, we witness her powerful emergence from a season of grief, regret, and disconnection. After her unraveling, Stephanie shares how she began the brave work of rebuilding her life. From strenghtening her faith to reexamining her choices and rediscovering her purpose, Stephanie opens up about the tools, mentors, and mindset shifts that helped her find strength in surrender and wisdom in hardship.

What does it mean to forgive yourself and start again?

Through vulnerability and grace, Stephanie reveals how she turned her pain into purpose and why she now encourages others to turn to the Lord. Her journey reminds us that even from the ashes, beauty can rise.

🔗 Links & Resources
Stephanie Treml is the owner of Belle Âme Esthetics and host of Beyond Beauty with Stephanie, where she offers support and insight to women. Through honest and uplifting conversations, this podcast inspires women to find strength, practice self-care, and discover the beauty of life's messy moments.

🌐 Website
Belle Âme Esthetics

🎙 Beyond Beauty with Stephanie – Podcast
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Searching for Stability | Stephanie part 1

Tue, 26 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500

What happens when the foundation you’ve built suddenly begins to shift?

In this heartfelt first episode with Stephanie, we explore her journey from a joyful, stable life to the emotional upheaval brought on by unexpected change. Stephanie shares how she built a loving home with her husband and children, embraced her daughter’s teenage pregnancy with strength, and found deep fulfillment in becoming a grandmother. But when her daughter and grandson moved away—and perimenopause set in—Stephanie began to unravel. The quiet of an empty nest and hormonal chaos collided, leaving her feeling lost and alone for the first time in years.

What do we do when our version of “stable” no longer fits who we are becoming?

Join us as Stephanie bravely unpacks the unraveling, the questions, and the quiet desperation that many face but few talk about. Her story is tender, relatable, and a reminder that even the most grounded lives can be shaken—and rebuilt with grace.

🎙 Beyond Beauty with Stephanie – Podcast
Apple Podcasts ORm Spotify
📧 steph@belleameesthetics.org

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Take What You Like: The Meaning Behind Our Motto

Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Karen and Mandi unpack the meaning behind “Take what you like and leave the rest.” It’s all about keeping an open mind, focusing on the good, and knowing that not everything will resonate with everyone—and that’s totally okay! No judgment, no pressure, just an invitation to listen, learn, and take away what speaks to you. Join us and see what sticks!

Originally Published: May 6, 2025

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How Do You Rebuild After Losing a Child? | Christina part 2

Tue, 12 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500

How do you rebuild when everything you love feels lost?

In part two of Christina’s journey on Monomyth Diaries, she shares the heartbreaking loss that changed the course of her life—the devastating grief of losing a child to SIDS—and the quiet, courageous steps she took to begin again.

With honesty and vulnerability, Christina opens up about what healing looked like after unimaginable loss, how grief reshaped her relationships, and the ways pain ultimately became a turning point that awakened deeper purpose, strengthened her bond with her son, and transformed her future.

What does healing look like when the pain never fully disappears? How do you honor the ones you’ve lost while still finding the courage to keep moving forward?

If you’re navigating grief, walking through heartbreak, or trying to rediscover yourself after tragedy, Christina’s story offers a powerful reminder that love, resilience, and hope can still exist alongside loss.

Links & Resources:

Christina is a gifted photographer and the founder of WDR Imagery, where she captures raw, authentic moments through a lens of love and lived experience.

🔗 Learn more about Christina’s photography: https://www.wdrimagery.com/

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She Had to Grow Up Before She Was Ready | Christina part 1

Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500

What does it take to grow up before you’re ready—and still find your way back to yourself?

In this episode of Monomyth Diaries, Christina shares her journey of becoming a mother at just 14 years old, stepping into adult responsibilities while still navigating childhood herself. Faced with family conflict, poverty, loss, and overwhelming circumstances, she learned to survive long before she had the chance to simply be young.

But Christina’s story doesn’t end there.

Through heartbreak, resilience, and the devastating loss of a child to SIDS, Christina shares what it means to keep moving forward, rebuild after unimaginable grief, and discover strength through life’s hardest moments.

What happens when life asks more of you than you feel prepared to give? And how do you begin again after loss changes everything?

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by responsibility, faced seasons of grief, or wondered whether healing and reinvention are possible, Christina’s story is a powerful reminder that even through adversity, hope and growth can still emerge.

Links & Resources:

Christina is a gifted photographer and the founder of WDR Imagery, where she captures raw, authentic moments through a lens of love and lived experience.

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Season 2 Finale - Moments That Mattered

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500

What happens when you pause long enough to look back at how far you’ve come?

In this Season 2 finale of Monomyth Diaries, Mandi and Rachel sit down for an honest, heartfelt conversation about moments that defined this season—both behind the scenes and on the mic. From unexpected personal growth to the stories that stayed with them long after recording ended, they share a glimpse into how these conversations have shaped not only listeners, but their own lives as well.

What surprised them most this season?

Which guest stories stayed with them?

And how has being part of these conversations changed them?

Together, they revisit favorite guests, meaningful takeaways, and the small but powerful shifts that have carried into their everyday lives. As they share what they’re bringing into the summer season—rest, intention, and a slower pace—they also invite you to reflect on your own journey.

As the podcast takes a short summer pause, you’ll hear some of the most loved and impactful episodes replayed—stories that resonated deeply, sparked conversation, and reminded us all of the power of shared experience.

And this isn’t the end—it’s a turning point.

Season 3 is on the horizon, bringing new voices, and conversations that will challenge, stretch, and inspire in unexpected ways… plus a few fun surprises along the way.

Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive topics and may not be suitable for minors. Listener discretion is advised.

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✅ What has this season stirred in you?

✅ Which story stayed with you?

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Share your reflections with us at monomythdiaries.com.

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It takes G.R.I.T. To Break Generational Curses | Keeley part 2

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500

What does real transformation actually take?

In this episode, Keeley Bell shares the journey that followed rock bottom—how sobriety, faith, discipline, and accountability helped him rebuild his life from the inside out. From daily practices and mindset shifts to repairing relationships and breaking generational cycles, Keeley reveals the wins that came from doing the work. This episode offers hope, practical insight, and proof that testimony is born through perseverance.

⚠️ Content Advisory - This episode contains discussions of:

Trauma and mental health challenges
Family conflict
Suicide

🔗 Links & Resources

If you want to know more:

🌐 G.R.I.T.
📧 keeley@silverbackgrit.com
📸 Facebook
🔗 LinkedIn
📸🌈 Instagram

⸻
Explore the tools and books shared in this episode:

How to Make Shit Happen by Sean Whalen

Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford

Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

Your World Within Podcast with Eddie Pinero

75 Hard by Andy Frisella

Andy Frisella Podcast

Your Story Church

Pastor Donnell Mann, Monomyth Diaries Podcast, episodes 18-20

Paul Leslie, Monomyth Diaries Podcast, episodes 41 and 42

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Hovering Above Rock Bottom | Keeley part 1

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500

What happens when you spend years hovering just above rock bottom—saved again and again, but never truly changing

In this episode, Keeley Bell shares his raw and unfiltered story of growing up in a home marked by abuse and alcoholism, losing both parents before adulthood, and turning to substances to survive unbearable pain. He opens up about the patterns he carried into marriage and fatherhood—and the moment his wife leaving forced him to finally confront himself. This episode offers deep insight into generational trauma, unresolved grief, and the wake-up call that precedes real transformation.

What if the real danger isn’t hitting rock bottom—but hovering just above it for decades?

⚠️ Content Advisory - This episode contains discussions of:

Trauma and mental health challenges
Family conflict
Suicide

🔗 Links & Resources

If you want to know more:

🌐 G.R.I.T.
📧 keeley@silverbackgrit.com
📸 Facebook
🔗 LinkedIn
📸🌈 Instagram

⸻
Explore the tools and books Keeley shared in this episode:

How to Make Shit Happen by Sean Whalen

Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford

Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey

Your World Within Podcast with Eddie Pinero

75 Hard by Andy Frisella

Andy Frisella Podcast

Your Story Church

Pastor Donnell Mann, Monomyth Diaries Podcast, episodes 18-20

Paul Leslie, Monomyth Diaries Podcast, episodes 41 and 42

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Storms Don’t Define You: Sam's Lessons from Hurricane Harvey

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0500

What do you hold on to when the waters rise?

In this episode, Sam Golubic shares her experience of losing her home in Hurricane Harvey and the lessons the storm left behind. From the shock of flooding to the resilience of rebuilding, she reveals how loss reshaped her perspective on what truly matters.

How do you find strength when everything familiar is washed away? And what unexpected gifts can rise from the wreckage of disaster?

Join us as Sam opens her heart about her experience and the surprising boons that came from one of the hardest chapters of her life.

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🔗 Links & Resources

Sam Golubic is an entrepreneur and a seasoned massage therapist with over 34 years of experience helping others heal through mind, body, and spirit. She is also professional travel planner and passionate travel enthusiast who helps her partners and travel insiders fulfill their travel dreams— all while staying within budget.

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Embracing the Monomyth (Originally recorded on the Good Morning Minute)

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

Good Morning Minute with Angelina Mojica

This episode originally aired on Good Morning Minute with host Angelina Mojica. In this special conversation, Mandi—the host of Monomyth Diaries—steps into the guest seat to share her personal journey of healing through Al-Anon, her commitment to faith-centered growth, and the purpose behind creating a space for others to embrace their own hero’s journey.

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Embracing the Monomyth: Mandi’s Journey of Growth & Transformation (December 10, 2025)

Meet Mandi, a woman whose life story reflects courage, reflection, and the power of rewriting your own narrative.

Living in Katy, Texas with her amazingly supportive husband and son — her greatest cheerleaders — Mandi has poured her heart into creating The Monomyth Diaries, a space inspired by her own path of healing and self-discovery.

Growing up in a home touched by alcoholism shaped her early life, but it didn’t define her future. Over the past two decades, Mandi has committed herself to deep personal growth, turning generational pain into purpose.

Today, her mission is simple yet profound:
✨ keep growing, keep serving, and help others embrace the hero’s journey within themselves.

Her story is a reminder that transformation isn’t a single moment — it’s a lifelong monomyth of courage, reflection, and becoming.

🔗 Links & Resources

The mission behind GMM is to bring encouragement, hope, and beauty into a world that may not always see opportunities by providing a holistic approach. Angelina Mojica wants to be an inspiration and of encouragement to individuals seeking a new approach to live a well balance life.

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Redeemed for a Reason | Paul part 1

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

How do you rebuild after losing everything?

In Part Two of Paul Leslie’s journey, we explore the transformation that followed his breaking point. From seeking forgiveness from everyone he ever wronged to witnessing miracles at work, finding love again, and stepping boldly into ministry — Paul’s story is a testimony to what can happen when a person chooses full surrender.

What does freedom look like on the other side of obedience?

Join us as Paul shares the tools, divine moments, and unexpected blessings that rebuilt his life from the inside out.

⚠️ Content Advisory - This episode contains discussions of:

Violence
Abortion
Trauma and mental health challenges
Family conflict
Suicide

🔗 Links & Resources

Connect with Your Story Church: Paul@yourstorychurch.com
Wild at Heart by John Eldredge

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✅ What part of Paul’s story stood out to you? Share your reflections with us at monomythdiaries.com.

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✅ Learn more about Thrive Church

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Collapse Before Calling | Paul part 2

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

What happens when the pain you never healed finally catches up with you?

In this gripping episode, Paul Leslie takes us back to a childhood marked by trauma, addiction, instability, and the kind of emotional wounds that don’t go away just because you grow up. From a devastating family tragedy to parents battling darkness, to joining the army at 19, and hidden addictions, Paul spent years trying to outrun a storm that lived inside him.

But what happens when everything you’ve tried to hold together finally falls apart? And what moment pushes a man to confront his demons?

Join us for Part One of Paul’s story — a look at how unhealed wounds shape us, and how transformation often begins in the very place we break.

⚠️ Content Advisory - This episode contains discussions of:

Violence
Abortion
Trauma and mental health challenges
Family conflict
Suicide

Listener discretion is advised.

🔗 Links & Resources

Connect with Your Story Church: Paul@yourstorychurch.com
Wild at Heart by John Eldredge

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✅ What part of Paul’s story stood out to you? Share your reflections with us at monomythdiaries.com.

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A Collection of Experiences | Sam

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500

What happens when life forces you to slow down—and in that stillness, you rediscover your purpose?

In this episode, Sam shares her powerful journey from running a thriving massage therapy business to surviving a life-altering triple aneurysm at just 37 years old. Through the long road of rehabilitation, she uncovered a new way of seeing life and her work—transforming massage therapy into a vessel for healing, restoration, and connection. Her story is a reminder that life is a collection of experiences, each one shaping our perspective and teaching us to honor the one body we’ve been given.

How does a near-death experience reshape what truly matters?

Join us for this inspiring episode of Monomyth Diaries—a story of determination, healing, and purpose.

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✅ What experiences have shaped your perspective? Share your story with us at MonomythDiaries.com.

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🔗 Links & Resources

Sam Golubic is an entrepreneur and a seasoned massage therapist with over 34 years of experience helping others heal through mind, body, and spirit. She is also professional travel planner and passionate travel enthusiast who helps her partners and travel insiders fulfill their travel dreams— all while staying within budget.

📲 The Traveling Squirrel Girl (281) 772-3971

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Unbreakable-Rachel's Story of Faith, Strength, and Redemption (Originally recorded on Beyond Beauty with Stephanie)

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0600

In this special episode of Monomyth Diaries, we’re sharing a meaningful conversation that first aired on Beyond Beauty with Stephanie, where Rachel joined Stephanie as a guest to share her personal testimony. She shares her journey from a difficult childhood to surviving a traumatic assault as a teenager that resulted in pregnancy, and the life-altering choice she made to choose life and raise her daughter. Anchored by faith, she reflects on how God brought redemption and purpose from deep pain. Today, Rachel is a thriving business owner, a woman of faith, and a living testament to forgiveness, courage, grace, and hope.

Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive topics and may not be suitable for minors. Listener discretion is advised.

🔗 Links & Resources

Stephanie and Rachel have both shared their own Monomyth journeys during Season Two of Monomyth Diaries. For a deeper dive into Stephanie’s story, listen to Episodes 21 and 22, and for Rachel’s full journey, check out Episodes 34 and 35. You can also learn more about their lives and connect with them through the links provided in the show notes.

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What Happens When You Realize You’re the Common Denominator? | Tara, Part 2

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600

What happens when you finally recognize that you are the common denominator in your own story?

In part two of Tara’s journey on Monomyth Diaries, she shares the tools, mindset shifts, and daily practices that helped transform her life, marriage, and sense of purpose. Through faith, counseling, discipline, forgiveness, and intentional partnership with her husband Keeley, Tara began confronting resentment, healing old wounds, and building a more grounded and meaningful life.

From completing the 75 Hard challenge to learning how to show up differently in her relationships, Tara opens up about the difficult but powerful work of personal growth and emotional healing.

What daily habits actually create lasting change? How do you move from blame to responsibility? And what happens when healing becomes a choice you practice every day?

If you’ve ever struggled with resentment, wondered how to rebuild your mindset, or wanted to grow into a healthier version of yourself, Tara’s story offers hope, honesty, and encouragement for the journey.

🔗 Links & Resources

Tara is a loving wife, entrepreneur, owner of Hair by Tara, and co-owner of The Picnic Poet. She and her husband Keeley previously owned HTL Training Facility and continue supporting one another’s purpose and calling. Tara is currently writing her first book, Holy Hood and Healing.

If you want to know more:

How to Make Shit Happen by Sean Whalen

Love and Respect by Dr Emerson Eggerichs

Picnic Poet

Your World Within Podcast with Eddie Pinero

75 Hard

📢 Call to Action

✅ Which of Tara’s tools for growth could you begin applying today? Let us know through monomythdiaries.com.

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What Happens When You Realize You Need to Change? | Tara, Part 1

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600

What happens when you finally realize that healing requires more than surviving?

In part one of Tara’s journey on Monomyth Diaries, she opens up about growing up in a fractured family, navigating bullying, heartbreak, betrayal, and the painful relationship patterns that shaped her early life. Through broken trust and difficult experiences, Tara slowly began confronting a hard truth: sometimes the person who needs to change is ourselves.

From the wisdom and influence of her grandmother to the moments that forced her to look inward, Tara shares how accountability, self-awareness, and intentional growth became the beginning of transformation.

What makes someone finally stop repeating painful patterns? And how do heartbreak, self-reflection, and personal responsibility become the catalyst for healing?

If you’ve ever struggled with relationship pain, self-worth, resentment, or the feeling that life keeps repeating the same lessons, Tara’s story offers an honest and hopeful look at what can happen when we begin choosing growth instead of survival.

About Tara

Tara Bell is a wife, entrepreneur, owner of Hair by Tara, and co-owner of The Picnic Poet. She and her husband Keeley previously owned HTL Training Facility and continue supporting one another’s purpose and calling. Tara is currently writing her first book, Holy Hood and Healing.

🔗 Links & Resources

If you want to know more:

How to Make Shit Happen by Sean Whalen

Love and Respect by Dr Emerson Eggerichs

Picnic Poet

Your World Within Podcast with Eddie Pinero

75 Hard

📢 Call to Action

✅ Which of Tara’s tools for growth could you begin applying today? Let us know through monomythdiaries.com.

✅ Share this episode with someone who is walking their own healing journey.

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The Decision To Be Different | Sam

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600

What happens when you decide your story doesn’t have to repeat itself?

In this chapter of Sam Golubic’s series of mini-monomyths, we explore how she chose a different path from the one she grew up with. Raised in a home shaped by her mother’s mental illness and her father’s distance, Sam could have easily carried those patterns forward. Instead, she made a conscious decision to live differently.

Through independence, adaptability, and a “can-do” attitude, Sam transformed what she learned from hardship into strength. Her leap of faith — moving from Pennsylvania to Texas — opened the door to a life filled with possibility.

What does it take to rewrite the narrative — and how do early lessons become the foundation for change?

Join us as we explore how Sam turned life’s early challenges into the foundation for her strength and independence.

Call to Action:

✅ Think back to a moment when you chose to do life differently — what sparked that decision? Share your reflections with us.

✅ Send this episode to someone rebuilding after loss—sometimes the reminder that light can rise from the wreckage makes all the difference.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows! 🎧✨

🔗 Links & Resources

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What is the Monomyth Diaries

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0600

What is Monomyth Diaries, anyway?

In this updated trailer, original creator Mandi is joined by new co-host Rachel to revisit the heart of Monomyth Diaries—its mission, what the show truly is, and how the name Monomyth Diaries came to be. Shaped by 1.5 years of listening, learning, and holding space for guests to share transformative journeys, this episode offers a clear and grounded introduction to the purpose behind the stories, now with improved audio and visual quality.

If you’ve ever wondered why we believe sharing our journeys can change the way we see ourselves—and one another—this trailer is for you.

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Ep 36 - Evan: Shaped by Scouting

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0600

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What happens when a pre-teen boy loses his dad early—while still needing fatherly guidance?

In this Mini Monomyth episode, Evan reflects on losing his dad at a young age and the unexpected place where he began to find direction, guidance, and a sense of belonging. What started as a simple decision became a steady influence—shaping his character, his confidence, and the way he would eventually lead.

This is a story about the power of being surrounded by the right people at the right time, the quiet lessons that stay with us, and how the organization of Scouting can change the course of a life.

Join us for a conversation about scouting and its influence.

🔗 Links & Resources

If you want to know more about Scouting. Visit scouting.org

Want to find a local Scout troop? Visit scouting.org/programs

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✅ Has mentorship impacted your life? Share your story with us at MonomythDiaries.com

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BONUS 25: Mandi’s Monomyth Update — From Chaos to Calling (Originally recorded on Beyond Beauty with Stephanie)

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0600

(Originally recorded on Beyond Beauty with Stephanie Podcast)

In this special bonus episode of Monomyth Diaries, we’re sharing a meaningful conversation that first aired on Beyond Beauty with Stephanie, where Mandi joined Stephanie as a guest to share her personal testimony of finding faith.

Mandi opens up about growing up in chaos, carrying deep shame, and walking a long, honest road toward healing through Jesus. Rather than instant transformation, this story reflects the slow, steady work of surrender, community, and choosing healing one step at a time.

This conversation touches on breaking generational cycles, navigating guilt and grief, the role of Al-Anon and church community, and what real healing looks like when it’s lived—not rushed.

Mandi’s story is a powerful reminder that your past doesn’t get the last word—and that wholeness is possible, even when the journey takes time.

🔗 Links & Resources

Beyond Beauty with Stephanie is more than a podcast—it's a safe space for women in midlife who are navigating the real, raw, and sometimes messy seasons of life. Hosted by licensed esthetician, wife, mama of four, and Jesus-loving truth-teller Stephanie Treml, this show dives into everything from skincare and self-worth to hormones, heartbreak, healing, and hope.

Each episode is filled with honest conversations, powerful testimonies, and practical encouragement to help you feel seen, heard, and not alone. Whether we’re talking about perimenopause, overcoming shame, rebuilding after betrayal, or just finding joy in the empty nest season—this is a place to feel understood and empowered.

This isn’t just about beauty on the outside. It’s about healing the inside.
It’s about picking up your “mat,” walking in freedom, and letting God turn your story into someone else’s survival guide.

Because you, my friend, are a beautiful soul—and you are never too far gone.

Listen on Spotify, Apple & Youtube

Stephanie also owns and operates Belle Ame Esthetics

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✅ Explore more conversations like this by listening to Beyond Beauty with Stephanie and supporting the voices creating space for honest healing.

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Ep 35 - Rachel: Forgiveness is Freedom (part 2 of 2)

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0600

How do you turn pain into purpose?

In this episode, Rachel Leon opens up about the tools that helped her heal—faith, scripture, forgiveness, and the courage to share her story. Guided by mentors like her father and grandmother, she learned to embrace her worth, check her heart, and live by the truth that our stories are gifts meant to be shared.

What blessings can come from choosing forgiveness? And how can your story become part of someone else’s healing?

Join us as Rachael reveals the boons of her journey: raising incredible children, building a loving marriage, recognizing self-worth, and creating businesses rooted in faith and authenticity.

Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive topics and may not be suitable for minors. Listener discretion is advised.

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🔗 Links & Resources

Rachel Leon is the Founder and CEO of Generational Gems Branding Solutions, LLC,the creator of My Kind of Beyoutiful, a community that inspires women to embrace their God-given worth and the creator of Life After Traumatic Experiences, a community that encourages and connects survivors. Her personal journey—marked by childhood trauma, a powerful relationship with her father, and a life-changing catalyst at 17—taught her the gift of forgiveness and the beauty of hidden blessings in life’s messes. Today, Rachel is a wife, mother, and entrepreneur whose legacy is built on faith, family, and the belief that sharing our stories is how we plant seeds of hope in others.

🌐 Websites
Generational Gems Branding Solutions
https://ggs-custom-tumbler-designs.square.site /

Life After Traumatic Experiences

📸 Facebook

📧 gengemscustomdesigns@gmail.com

My Kind of Beyoutiful

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✅ What blessing have you discovered in your own journey? Share with us at monomythdiaries.com.

✅ Pass this episode along to someone who needs hope, healing, and a reminder that forgiveness is freedom.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows! 🎙✨

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Ep 34 - Rachel: Blessings in Disguise (part 1 of 2)

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0600

How can something so painful become the start of something beautiful?

In this moving episode, Rachel shares her story of growing up in a turbulent, unstable home—an experience that ultimately led to unimaginable trauma, but also to an unexpected blessing: her daughter. Growing up with a deeply spiritual, Christian father who also battled addiction shaped the way Rachel saw people—not as good or bad, but as complex souls capable of both struggle and grace.

Join us as Rachel reveals how she found purpose in her pain and strength through surrender. Her story reminds us that healing is possible, forgiveness is powerful, and sometimes life’s greatest gifts come from our hardest battles.

Listeners will walk away reminded that even the darkest chapters can reveal unexpected light and that sometimes, blessings truly come disguised as battles.

Content Warning: This episode contains sensitive topics and may not be suitable for minors. Listener discretion is advised.

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🔗 Links & Resources

🌐 Websites
Generational Gems Branding Solutions
https://ggs-custom-tumbler-designs.square.site /

Life After Traumatic Experiences

📸 Facebook

📧 gengemscustomdesigns@gmail.com

My Kind of Beyoutiful

Listen to Rachel share on Beyond Beauty With Stephanie Podcast.

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📢 Call to Action

✅ Have you ever found a hidden blessing in your own story? Share it with us at MonomythDiaries.com.

✅ Don’t miss part two of Rachel’s story—follow and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen!

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BONUS 24: A Christmas Miracle (The Boons of Rachel's monomyth continue!)

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600

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What happens when a small moment of remorse opens the door to a quiet, unexpected transformation?

In this special bonus episode, Rachel shares a tender and surprising shift taking place in her marriage—one that began with reflection, humility, and a step neither of them saw coming. What unfolds is a reminder that growth doesn’t have to be loud to be miraculous.

Sometimes the miracle is in the trying again.

🔗 Links & Resources:

Mr. & Mrs.: 366 Devotions for Couples, written by Rob and Joanna Teigen, is a daily devotional book designed to help married couples grow in their faith and intimacy with each other and with God. It is available in several physical formats and can be purchased from various online and local retailers.

📢 Call to Action

✅ Have you witnessed a quiet transformation in your own life or marriage? Share your story with us at MonomythDiaries.com

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Bonus 23: Intangible Blessings, The Gifts We Can't Wrap

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600

https://www.youtube.com/@LakepointeChurch

What’s the most meaningful gift you’ve received this year — and could it be something you can’t wrap?

In this reflective bonus episode, the Monomyth Diaries Mandi, Rachel and Angie share the intangible blessings that have shaped their journeys — from forgiveness and faith to healing and friendship. Through gratitude and reflection, they explore how unseen gifts often bring the deepest transformation.

🔗 Links & Resources

• Live Free with Josh Howerton

• F4

https://f4tx.com/

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✅ What’s your “gift you can’t wrap” this year? Share it with us at MonomythDiaries.com or tag us on Instagram!

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BONUS 22: Angie: The Boons of Leadership

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600

What does it take to step into leadership with confidence and purpose?

In this episode of Monomyth Diaries, we shine the spotlight on one of our own — Angie, AKA Country Girl, a founding member of the podcast who usually works behind the scenes. This time, Angie steps up to the mic to share her personal journey of growing into leadership, from her role as a manager in corporate America to her involvement with the F4 organization — a community dedicated to empowering women through faith and fitness.

Through honest reflection and heartfelt conversation, Angie opens up about what it truly means to lead — not from a place of authority, but from humility, confidence and growth. Her story reminds us that leadership isn’t about perfection; it’s about showing up, learning from challenges, and helping others rise alongside you.

Have you ever struggled to see yourself as a leader? Or wondered what lessons lie on the other side of responsibility and vulnerability?

Join us as we explore “The Boons of Leadership” — a heartfelt conversation about confidence, faith, and the courage to lead from within.

🔗 Links & Resources

🌐 Connect & Learn more about F4 — F4 is a FREE workout community for ALL women age 18 and over. We exist to promote FITNESS, celebrate FAITH and foster FELLOWSHIP for FEMALES. Bring a friend or just come on your own! You will be warmly greeted and welcomed!

Website: f4tx.com
Instagram: @f4texas
Facebook: F4 Texas

📢 Call to Action

✅ What part of Angie’s leadership journey resonated with you most? Share your reflections with us at monomythdiaries.com.

✅ Tag us on all social platforms and tell us about your experiences in leadership. @monomythdiaries

🎧 Listen now to “The Boons of Leadership” on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows!

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Ep 33 - Melissa: From ICU to Impact (part 2 of 2)

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600

linkedin.com/in/melissa-martin-iyj

What does it take to rebuild after rock bottom?

In this second part of Melissa’s monomyth, she shares the steps—both physical and emotional—that brought her back to life. From seeing someone run while she sat in a wheelchair, to eventually running marathons herself, Melissa's path shows us that healing is both possible and powerful.

What role did Scouting, therapy, and her community play in that process? And how did she become a coach who helps others do the same?

Join us for an inspiring story of resilience, faith, and purpose.

🔗 Links & Resources: If you would like to reach out to Melissa or know more about her coaching services feel free to reach out.

Professional information: Founder of Ignite Your Journey Coaching | Executive AEC Coach | Keynote Speaker | Cancer Wellness Advocate | Empowering Leaders to Thrive in Business & Health

melissaowen7@gmail.com

www.iyjcoaching.com/

www.facebook.com/iyjcoaching/

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✅ If Melissa’s story moved you, reflect on your own journey—what cycles or patterns are you ready to break so you can step into freedom? Let us know at monomythdiaries.com

✅ Share this episode with someone who may be walking through family wounds or cycles of hurt—sometimes hearing another’s testimony can be the first spark of hope.

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Ep 32 - Melissa: Hit By A Literal Truck, A Wake Up Call (part 1 of 2)

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 05:00:00 -0600

linkedin.com/in/melissa-martin-iyj

How does a loving and confident beginning turn into a season of insecurity and destructive choices?

In this episode, Melissa shares her monomyth—from a confident childhood in to a teenhood marked by illness and insecurity, and a young adulthood full of heartbreak and destructive choices.

What led Melissa to her fateful night? And how did that moment become the wake-up call that sparked her transformation?

Join us as we uncover the life before and the life-changing catalyst in Melissa’s journey.

🔗 Links & Resources: If you would like to reach out to Melissa or know more about her coaching services feel free to reach out.

Professional information: Founder of Ignite Your Journey Coaching | Executive AEC Coach | Keynote Speaker | Cancer Wellness Advocate | Empowering Leaders to Thrive in Business & Health

melissaowen7@gmail.com

www.iyjcoaching.com/

www.facebook.com/iyjcoaching/

Monomyth Diaries Bio

Call to Action:

✅ If Melissa’s story moved you, reflect on your own journey—what cycles or patterns are you ready to break so you can step into freedom? Let us know at monomythdiaries.com

✅ Share this episode with someone who may be walking through family wounds or cycles of hurt—sometimes hearing another’s testimony can be the first spark of hope.

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BONUS 21: Gratitude for Lessons We’re Carrying Forward

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0600

What moments shape us the most — the ones we live through, or the ones we hear from someone else’s story?

In this Thanksgiving episode, Mandi, Rachel, and Angie gather around the mic to share the guests who impacted them most this season — the stories that shifted their perspectives, softened something inside them, or reminded them that transformation is always possible.

They also open up about a moment in their own monomyth they’re grateful for… a moment that changed everything.

Join us for a warm, reflective conversation about gratitude, growth, and the unexpected people who help light our way.

🔗 Links & Resources

• Follow Monomyth Diaries on Instagram: @MonomythDiaries

• Listen to past guest episodes at MonomythDiaries.com

Donnell - episodes 18, 19, 20

Nikki - episodes 12 & 13

Tyler - episodes 29 & 30

Stephanie - episodes 21 & 22

Vianey - episodes 25 & 26

📢 Call to Action

✅ We’d love to hear your story — share a moment you’re grateful for at MonomythDiaries.com.

✅ Follow & Subscribe so you never miss an episode — new stories drop every Tuesday!

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Ep 31 - Ida: Building More Than Homes

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0600

What does it mean to leave a quiet legacy of impact?

Ida shares how her parents’ simple values—work hard, treat people right, and give back—shaped her life, her success, and her heart for service. From building Venus Construction to mission trips in Africa to supporting her community in times of crisis, Ida reminds us that success isn’t about spotlight—it’s about showing up.

Call to Action:

✅ What part of Ida's story resonated with you most? Let us know! Send us a message through our website: monomythdiaries.com

✅ Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that acts of service are part of our journey.

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Links & Resources:
Ida Franklin is the owner of Venus Solutions, a specialized construction consulting firm that partners exclusively with Fire Departments to support their unique facility needs. Contact her at: (346) 764-3989

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BONUS 20: Farewell Karen, Your Monomyth Continues

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0600

What happens when one chapter closes but the story continues?

In this heartfelt bonus episode, Karen and Mandi sit down together as Karen bids farewell—for now—to the Monomyth Diaries. As one of the founding voices of the podcast, Karen reflects on what this journey has meant to her, the lessons she’s learned from our guests, and the ways this experience has shaped her own monomyth.

What moments stand out from her time behind the mic? And how will she carry these insights into her next chapter?

Join us for a touching conversation about change, gratitude, and the beauty of continuing stories.

🔗 Links & Resources

Connect with Karen Liu: [LinkedIn Profile or Website if applicable]

Follow Monomyth Diaries on Instagram: @MonomythDiaries

Explore more episodes at monomythdiaries.com

📢 Call to Action

✅ Send Karen your well wishes and favorite podcast memories through our website: monomythdiaries.com

✅ Share this episode with someone who has made an impact in your story.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows.

#FarewellEpisode #MonomythDiaries #EmbraceYourStory #PersonalGrowth #IlluminatingPodcast #TransformativeJourney #TakeWhatYouLikeAndLeaveTheRest #YourStoryMatters

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Ep 30 - Tyler: The Making of a Mission (part 2 of 2)

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0600

What does it take to begin healing after a lifetime of pain?

Tyler walks us through the turning point that changed her life forever. After decades of addiction, homelessness, incarceration, and trauma, she emerged from her incarceration with a determination to live differently.

This episode explores Tyler's decision to do life differently, her journey of deep inner work, and the unwavering faith that helped her rise from the ashes. She opens up about forgiveness—of others and herself—and how healing can begin even in the darkest places.

What sparked her transformation? How did she begin to believe she was worthy of love and change?

Join us as Tyler shares the emotional labor of healing and what it means to rewrite your story.

Links & Resources:

✨ Learn more about the Hiding Place and Misfits Mission

✨ Follow Tyler on Instagram

✨ Watch the Testimony Video

Call to Action:

✅ Did Tyler’s story inspire you to reflect on your own turning points? Let us know at monomythdiaries.com.

✅ Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that it’s never too late to heal.

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#TransformationStory #HealingFromWithin #MonomythDiaries #WomenWhoInspire #FromDarknessToLight #AddictionRecovery #RedemptionStory #MisfitsMission

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Ep 29 - Tyler: The Streets to Surrender (part 1 of 2)

Tue, 28 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0500

✅ If this episode touched your heart, send it to someone who might need to hear it.

What happens when survival becomes your only option?

In this powerful first episode, Tyler Smith takes us back to where it all began—her childhood, marked by abuse, instability, and survival. She opens up about the early trauma that shaped her identity, her descent into addiction and street life, and how incarceration became both a consequence and an unexpected turning point.

Tyler’s story is raw, honest, and eye-opening.

How does a young girl find herself in a cycle of pain and survival? What does it take to keep going when the odds are against you?

Join us as Tyler shares the beginning of her hero’s journey, from childhood chaos to the streets, and the first signs that transformation was possible.

Links & Resources:

✨ Learn more about the Hiding Place and Misfits Mission

✨ Follow Tyler on Instagram

✨ Watch the Testimony Video

Call to Action:

✅ What part of Tyler’s early journey moved you most? Share your thoughts at monomythdiaries.com.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your shows!

#MonomythDiaries #HerosJourney #TakeWhatYouLikeAndLeaveTheRest #PersonalGrowth #HealingJourney #TransformativeStories #MisfitsMission

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BONUS 19: Rachel: Borrowed Miracle

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0500

What if someone else’s miracle could give you the strength to keep going until your own arrives?

In this bonus episode of Monomyth Diaries, Mandi introduces the concept of Borrowed Miracles—the hope and encouragement we can carry from another person’s story while we wait for breakthrough in our own lives. Joined by guest Rachel, the two dive into where this idea originated and share one of Rachel’s own powerful miracles that listeners are invited to “borrow.”

What miracle are you holding onto right now? And how can the stories of others remind us that we’re never walking alone?

This season, we’ll be sharing more Borrowed Miracles—real moments of faith, hope, and transformation meant to inspire and sustain you on your own journey.

🎧 Listen now, and let Rachel’s story remind you that miracles—borrowed or your own—are closer than you think.

Call to Action:

✅ What miracle are you “borrowing” to carry you through this season? Share it with us at @monomythdiaries

✅ Know someone who needs hope right now? Send them this episode as a reminder that miracles—big or small—are still happening.

🌐 Find more episodes at monomythdiaries.com

📱 Listen on Apple, Spotify, or YouTube

#monomythdiaries #BorrowedMiracles #EmbraceYourStory #PersonalGrowth

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Ep 28 - Kaméla: Turning Wounds into Wisdom (part 2 of 2)

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Mary Marrissey

Bob Proctor

Deidrea Kiesling, The Dream Academy

How do you turn pain into purpose—and then share that light with others?

In the second part of Kaméla’s transformative story, we explore what it looks like to keep choosing healing. After a childhood marked by challenge and a young adulthood shaped by toxic relationships, Kaméla made the decision to rewrite her story. Now a successful financial analyst with the Fitzpatrick Group, Kaméla is committed to personal growth, building healthy relationships, and giving back to her community.

In this episode, Kaméla opens up about forgiveness and shares the tools and mantras that guide her daily. Her journey is a testament to the strength it takes not just to heal—but to use that healing to uplift others.

Links & Resources:
Kamela is a financial strategiest at The Fitzpatrick Group, where she focuses on educating clients and empowering others to make informed financial decisions.

🌐 The Fitzpatrick Group
📧 kscarbeck@fitzgrp.com
📸 Facebook
🔗 LinkedIn
📸🌈 Instagram
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#HerosJourney #EmbraceYourStory #HealingJourney #MonomythDiaries #Transformation #TakeWhatYouLikeAndLeaveTheRest #YourStoryMatters

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Ep 27 - Kaméla: Self-doubt to Self-worth (part 1 of 2)

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What happens when you begin to believe you are worthy of more?

In Kaméla’s first episode of Monomyth Diaries, she bravely shares the story of her early life, shaped by emotional challengges and unhealthy relationships. As a young woman, she found herself repeating painful patterns—believing she wasn’t enough, wasn’t lovable, or didn’t deserve better. However, Kaméla reached a turning point and began questioning those beliefs and chose to start healing.

Can self-awareness be the first step to self-love?

Kaméla opens up about the moment she began challenge her inner voice and started reflecting on the kind of life she wanted to live. Her story is one of courage, honesty, and a growing sense of self-worth that would eventually lead to transformation.
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Links & Resources:
Kamela is a financial strategiest at The Fitzpatrick Group, where she focuses on educating clients and empowering others to make informed financial decisions.

🌐 The Fitzpatrick Group
📧 kscarbeck@fitzgrp.com
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Mary Marrissey

Bob Proctor

Deidrea Kiesling, The Dream Academy

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BONUS 18: Menopause Wasn’t in the Manual

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Why didn’t anyone tell us about this part?

Most of us got “the talk” about periods—but no one mentioned what comes next. In this candid episode, Karen and Mandi open up about learning the words perimenopause and menopause much later than they needed to.

This conversation is an honest, validating look at a chapter too many women face in silence—and a reminder that we don’t have to go through it alone.

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✅ Did this episode resonate with you? Tell us what you wish you had known sooner. @monomythdiaries

✅ Share this conversation with a friend who might need to hear it.

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Ep 26 - Vianey: Purpose from Pain (part 2 of 2)

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What does it take to rebuild your life after unimaginable loss?

In this episode, Vianey Mann shares the next chapter of her story—her journey through grief, healing, and rediscovery after the death of her first husband. With honesty and grace, she opens up about surrendering to faith, finding resilience, and embracing new beginnings that ultimately led her to love, leadership, and co-founding Your Story Church. But transformation doesn’t come without struggle. What were the tools and practices that helped her move forward? And how did she learn to see her pain as part of a greater purpose?

If you’ve ever wondered how hope can grow out of heartbreak, this conversation will inspire and remind you that healing is always possible.

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Vianey Mann is a pastor, leader, and mother whose life reflects love, surrender, and faith. Alongside her husband Donnell, she founded and leads Your Story Church, a community built on the belief that every story matters.

🔗 Learn more about Your Story Church

🔗 Learn more about Vianey Mann & Your Story Church:

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✅ What part of Vianey’s story resonated with you most? Let us know! Send us a message through our website: monomythdiaries.com

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Ep 25 - Vianey: What About Me, God? (Part 1 of 2)

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What happens when faith collides with unthinkable loss?

In this episode, Vianey Mann shares her powerful story of a childhood rooted in faith, the joys of early adulthood, and the devastating loss of her first husband. That moment shattered her world and became the catalyst for transformation.

How do you rebuild when someone you love is gone? And where do you find hope when faith is shaken?

Join us as Vianey opens up with honesty and courage about the grief that changed her life and the foundation it laid for her future journey.

Links & Resources:

🔗 Learn more about Your Story Church

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✅ Share this episode with someone walking through loss who needs to know they’re not alone.

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BONUS 17: For Fun and For Free, The Gift of Service

Tue, 09 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What happens when we give without expecting anything in return?

In this heartfelt bonus episode, Mandi and Karen explore how acts of service—done for fun and for free—have not only impacted others but profoundly changed their own lives. From small gestures to meaningful commitments, they reflect on how serving from a place of joy and authenticity is one of the greatest “boons” on the hero’s journey.

This conversation dives into how giving helps heal old wounds, build connection, and align us with something greater than ourselves. Whether you’re in the midst of your own transformation or simply looking for a way to add more meaning to your life, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the most generous thing we can offer is our presence.

✅ Ask yourself: Where can I give from love, not obligation and let us know about it! monomythdiaries.com
✅ Share this with someone who embodies service or needs to be reminded of their impact.

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Ep 24 - Maaike: Running Toward Myself (part 2 of 2)

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Can we run toward something and not just away?

In this second episode of Maaike’s monomyth, we explore the tools, moments, and connections that helped her begin the journey back to herself. From dedicating a marathon to her late father to reaching out during moments of deep loneliness, Maaike found small acts of courage that became turning points. She discovered meditation, nourishing friendships, and the power of coaching as she learned to prioritize her inner world.

What happens when we finally give ourselves permission to grow beyond what we’ve been?

Maaike’s story reminds us that healing is not a one-time event—it’s a practice. And every step, every breath, every question matters. Her journey is filled with light, curiosity, and the ongoing commitment to becoming.
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Links & Resources:

Maaike is a Certified Health, Life, and Wellness Coach dedicated to helping women in midlife reclaim their energy, strength, and self-love as they navigate menopause and embrace transformation. With a background in psychology and expertise in mindset shifts, she guides women to overcome personal barriers and creates lives full of purpose and fulfillment. Drawing from her own life-changing journey, she empowers her clients to lead with confidence, unlock their potential, and thrive

🌐 Website

📸 Facebook

📧 info@maaikeswellnes.com

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Call to Action:
✅ What are you running toward in this season of your life? Share your story or reflections with us at monomythdiaries.com.
✅ Share this someone who’s reclaiming their identity one step at a time.

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Ep 23 - Maaike: Buried Beneath the Roles (part 1 of 2)

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What happens when the life you built leaves no room for who you truly are?

In this first episode of Maaike’s monomyth, she reflects on a time when her identity felt lost beneath the many roles she carried—mother, wife, caregiver, professional. Maaike opens up about the mounting pressure, the loneliness she felt, and the moment she realized she didn’t know who she was anymore. Despite having everything “on paper,” she felt disconnected from herself and from joy.

How do we begin to uncover our true selves when we’ve spent years prioritizing everyone else?

Maaike’s story is one many will recognize—the silent unraveling that happens when we stop listening to our own needs. Join us as she bravely begins to peel back the layers and take her first steps toward reclaiming her voice.

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Links & Resources:

📧 info@maaikeswellnes.com

📸 Facebook

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Call to Action:

✅ Have you ever felt buried beneath your roles? Share your experience at monomythdiaries.com
✅ Send this episode to someone who’s ready to rediscover themselves.

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BONUS 16: Let’s Avoid Shoulding on Ourselves & Others

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Why do we feel the need to “should” on ourselves and others?

In this reflective and thought-provoking bonus episode, Mandi and Karen unpack the subtle—but powerful—ways we impose expectations through the word “should.” Whether it’s “I should have known better” or “You should do this,” these judgments can disconnect us from growth.

At Monomyth Diaries, we intentionally avoid giving advice—not because we don’t care, but because we believe in wisdom gained from listening to the experiences of others.

If you’ve ever felt weighed down by expectations—your own or someone else’s—this episode offers a freeing perspective.

Links & Resources:

🌐 Explore more episodes and stories at monomythdiaries.com

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✅ What’s one “should” you’ve let go of recently? We’d love to hear from you.

✅ Share this episode with someone who values gaining wisdom from another's experience over advice.

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Ep 22 - Stephanie: Finding Beauty from Ashes (part 2 of 2)

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500

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Links & Resources:
Stephanie Treml is the owner of Belle Âme Esthetics and host of Beyond Beauty with Stephanie, where she offers support and insight to women. Through honest and uplifting conversations, this podcast inspires women to find strength, practice self-care, and discover the beauty of life's messy moments.

🌐 Website
Belle Âme Esthetics
https://belleameesthetics.org/

🎙 Beyond Beauty with Stephanie – Podcast
Apple Podcasts ORm Spotify

📧 steph@belleameesthetics.org

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✅ Are you in a season of rebuilding? Share how you’re finding your way forward at monomythdiaries.com
✅ Send this episode to someone who needs to hear that it’s never too late to start over.

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Ep 21 - Stephanie: Searching for Stability (part 1 of 2)

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0500

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🎙 Beyond Beauty with Stephanie – Podcast
Apple Podcasts ORm Spotify

📧 steph@belleameesthetics.org

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✅ Have you experienced a shift in your identity during a season of change? Share your story with us at monomythdiaries.com
✅ Know someone in the middle of a midlife transition? Send them this episode—it might be the reminder they need that they’re not alone.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows! 🎙✨

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Re-release: Ep 13 - Nikki's Boons, To Serve and Inspire (part 2 of 2)

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this compelling episode, Nikki reflects on the powerful gifts and lessons she has gained through her journey of self-discovery and faith. Nikki shares how embracing her story has allowed her to heal, grow, and positively impact her community. Her openness and insights remind us all of the transformative power of grace and perseverance.

Tune in to hear Nikki’s inspiring perspective on how life’s challenges can lead to unexpected blessings.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows!

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Join us to experience the power of connection and transformation through F4. Together, we grow stronger in every way!

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If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or our website and share it with family and friends who might be inspired by these incredible journeys. https://monomythdiaries.com/about

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Re-release: Ep 12 - Nikki's Journey to Faith and Hope (part 1 of 2)

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What happens when the foundations you once trusted begin to shift?

In this heartfelt first episode of Nikki’s story, we explore how faith and transformation often begin in the cracks of uncertainty.

Though Nikki grew up in a loving home, the emotional weight of her mother’s battle with breast cancer and the quiet unraveling of her parents’ marriage left her feeling powerless and unanchored. In this vulnerable conversation, Nikki shares how those early experiences shaped her need for connection, stability, and something greater than herself.

Her story is a gentle but powerful reminder that faith doesn’t always arrive in lightning bolts—it can emerge slowly, through questioning, surrender, and the search for meaning in life’s darkest seasons.

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✅ Know someone struggling to make sense of change? Share this episode—they may hear something they need today.
✅ Curious about Nikki’s journey of faith? Follow along for Part 2 in our next episode.
✅ Want to support transformational stories like Nikki’s? Subscribe, rate, and review Monomyth Diaries—it helps others find these conversations.

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Re-release: BONUS 7: Quick Questions, but Big Growth: Mandi & Karen Practice Monomyth Story Starters

Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this lighthearted short episode, Mandi and Karen step into the hot seat to practice some Monomyth Story Starters—just like the ones they ask their guests. Recorded before they started interviewing others, this episode captures their journey of growth as podcasters. From experimenting with recording and editing to fine-tuning their production skills, this behind-the-scenes moment highlights the fun and learning that goes into creating The Monomyth Diaries.

Join us to hear Karen and Mandi in a candid and playful conversation as they refine their craft and share a laugh. It’s a reminder that every journey begins with a first step—and sometimes, a little practice makes all the difference!

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows!

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If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or our website and share it with family and friends who might be inspired by these incredible journeys. https://monomythdiaries.com/about

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Re-release: Ep 9 - Cyndi’s Impact Through Love, Faith, and Success (Part 3 of 3)

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What does life look like after the transformation? In the final chapter of Cyndi’s monomyth, we witness the power of purpose, love, and faith coming full circle.

In this uplifting conclusion to her three-part journey, Cyndi shares the “boons and gifts” that emerged from her deepest trials—revealing how resilience, faith, and inner healing led her to a fulfilling marriage rooted in mutual respect and a career that uplifts others. Now a thriving entrepreneur and co-owner of The Cottages Coworking Space in Katy, Texas, Cyndi is passionate about mentoring women to embrace their growth and break through limitations.

Join us at The Cottages, where we recorded this very episode, to celebrate Cyndi’s transformation—and be inspired by how one woman’s journey became a source of empowerment for many.

📣 Call to Action:
✅ Know someone who’s ready for transformation? Share this episode with them.
✅ Feeling stuck in your own journey? Let Cyndi’s story remind you that healing, growth, and new beginnings are always possible.
✅ Follow, subscribe, and leave us a review—it helps more listeners find stories that illuminate their own path.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows!

📍 The Cottages Coworking Space
23015 Colonial Pkwy Building A, Suite A-108
Katy, TX 77449
🌐 coworkingcottages.com

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Re-release: Ep 8 - Cyndi’s Breakthrough and Growth (part 2)

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0500

What does it take to break free from the story you were told and step into the one you were meant to live?

In this second episode of Cyndi’s transformative journey, we explore the mindset shift that changed everything. After years of living under cultural expectations that silenced her voice, Cyndi began to rewrite her life—this time on her own terms. She surrounded herself with a powerful circle of “people in process,” discovering strength in community, healing, and growth.

At the center of it all was a spiritual reawakening. In a moment of total surrender, Cyndi reconnected with her faith and found profound strength in the God of her understanding. Her belief became the anchor that helped her rise and rebuild—one choice, one boundary, one brave step at a time.

Now thriving as an entrepreneur and co-owner of The Cottages Coworking Space, Cyndi continues to empower others by creating space for transformation and connection. We were honored to capture this chapter of her story right where so much of her healing has unfolded—at The Cottages.

Links & Resources:
📍 The Cottages Coworking Space
23015 Colonial Pkwy, Building A, Suite A-108
Katy, TX 77449
🌐 www.coworkingcottages.com

Call to Action:
✅ Who are your “people in process”? Reflect on the relationships that support your growth.
✅ Share this episode with someone seeking hope, community, or a spiritual turning point.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows! 🎙✨

Thank you for listening to Monomyth Diaries!

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts, YouTube or our website and share it with family and friends who might be inspired by these incredible journeys. https://monomythdiaries.com/about

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Re-release: Ep 7 - Cyndi's Unseen Struggles (part 1)

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0500

What happens when the beliefs you were raised with no longer serve the life you’re trying to build?

In this powerful first episode of her three-part series, Cyndi shares her early life growing up in a traditional Vietnamese household, where cultural expectations demanded women remain silent and submissive. Through raw, heartfelt storytelling, she unpacks how those deeply rooted values shaped her identity, her relationships, and her sense of worth.

Cyndi courageously explores the emotional toll of multiple failed marriages, losing her connection to faith, and reaching a point of profound despair. But this episode is not just about heartbreak—it’s about awakening. Step by step, Cyndi began challenging generational beliefs and rewriting the narrative she was told to follow.

Today, Cyndi is an accomplished entrepreneur and the co-owner of The Cottages Coworking Space, a vibrant environment built to foster community, connection, and growth. In a full-circle moment, we recorded this episode (and the next two!) right at The Cottages—where transformation and empowerment now live in every corner.

Links & Resources:
📍 The Cottages Coworking Space
23015 Colonial Pkwy, Building A, Suite A-108
Katy, TX 77449
🌐 www.coworkingcottages.com

Call to Action:
✅ What part of Cyndi’s story did you see yourself in? Tell us your thoughts at monomythdiaries.com
✅ Share this episode with someone who’s working to break free from cultural or generational patterns.

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Re-release: BONUS 8: Beyond the Mic: How Monomyth Diaries is Transforming Us

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0500

In this special episode, Karen and Mandi reflect on their journey through 2024, sharing how working on Monomyth Diaries has shaped them as individuals. From powerful moments of self-growth to the invaluable wisdom gained from their guests, they explore the lessons that have deepened their perspectives and transformed their lives.

Join us as Karen and Mandi share their heartfelt reflections on growth, connection, and the impact of sharing and listening to real stories.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows!

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Re-release: Ep 11 - Christina’s Gifts: Healing, Growth, and Inspiring a Community (part 2/2)

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0500

How do you rebuild when everything you love feels lost?

In Christina’s second episode on The Monomyth Diaries, she opens up about the heartbreak that changed everything—the unimaginable grief of losing a child—and the quiet, courageous steps she took to begin again. With raw vulnerability and deep insight, Christina shares how that loss became the turning point that awakened her purpose, deepened her relationship with her son, and reshaped her future.

What does healing look like when the pain never fully goes away? And how do you keep moving forward while honoring what you’ve lost?

If you’re walking through grief or trying to rediscover yourself after tragedy, this episode offers a message of hope, strength, and the transformative power of love and perseverance.

Links & Resources:

Christina is a gifted photographer and the founder of WDR Imagery, where she captures raw, authentic moments through a lens of love and lived experience.

🔗 Learn more about Christina’s photography: https://www.wdrimagery.com/

📸 Follow WDR Imagery on social media

Call to Action:

✅ What part of Christina’s story resonated with you? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out through our website: monomythdiaries.com

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Rerelease: Ep 10 - Christina: Young Motherhood, Facing Life’s Challenges and Heartbreak (part 1 of 2)

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What does it take to grow up before you’re ready—and still find your way back to yourself?

Christina shares her powerful journey from becoming a mother at just 14 to rebuilding a life grounded in resilience, love, and personal growth. As a young teen, she navigated motherhood, family conflict, poverty, and loss—all without finishing high school. But Christina’s story didn’t end in struggle.

What happens when you’re forced to lead before you’ve even lived? And how do you heal from unimaginable heartbreak, including the devastating loss of a child to SIDS?

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by life’s responsibilities or wondered how to start over, this episode is for you. Christina’s story is one of courage, reinvention, and the kind of strength that only grows through adversity.

Links & Resources:

Christina is a gifted photographer and the founder of WDR Imagery, where she captures raw, authentic moments through a lens of love and lived experience.

🔗 Learn more about Christina’s photography: https://www.wdrimagery.com/

📸 Follow WDR Imagery on social media

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✅ What part of Christina’s journey spoke to you? Let us know! Send us a message through our website: monomythdiaries.com

✅ Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and hope are possible—even when life starts in chaos.

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BONUS 15: Al-Anon: Support for Families and Friends

Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500

How do we begin to heal when someone else’s addiction has left our lives in chaos?

In this bonus short, Karen and Mandi sit down for a heartfelt conversation about Al-Anon—a 12-step program for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Mandi opens up about her own experience discovering Al-Anon and how it quietly but profoundly transformed her monomyth.

What is Al-Anon really about? What happens when we stop trying to fix others and start focusing on ourselves? And how can this kind of support open the door to peace, even when nothing on the outside has changed?

If your life has been affected by someone else's drinking, this episode offers a glimpse into how al-anon can help.

Join us as we talk boundaries, recovery, and the surprising gift of letting go.

🔗 Links & Resources

🎧 Learn more about Al-Anon at https://al-anon.org

📘 Mandi recommends the book How Al-Anon Works

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BONUS 14: Vulnerability in Every Age: Reflections on Donnell & Weston

Tue, 20 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500

How do stories of resilience and reflection shift the way we see our own lives?

In this bonus short, Mandi and Karen sit down to unpack the powerful ripple effects of Donnell and Weston’s journeys. One story offers a raw look at redemption and reclaiming your worth. The other reminds us that growth often shows up in the messiest, most unexpected moments.

What are we still carrying from these conversations? What surprised us? What challenged us to think differently?

If you’ve ever wondered whether people can really change—or how to turn mistakes into momentum—this reflection might just stir something in you.

Join us as we process the impact of Donnell and Weston’s stories—and how they continue to inspire us and be more aware of the growth still ahead.

🔗 Links & Resources

🎧 Listen to Donnell’s 3-part journey on Monomyth Diaries

🎧 Listen to Weston’s Special Edition Camping Adventure

✅ Share your thoughts with us at monomythdiaries.com

✅ Know someone who’d love these episodes? Send them a link!

Available now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you stream. 🎙

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BONUS 13: Reflections & Ripples: How Nikki and Sarah’s Stories Changed Us

Tue, 13 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What happens when you sit with someone else’s story long enough to let it change you?

In this special bonus episode, Mandi and Karen revisit the unforgettable journeys of Nikki and Sarah—two women who faced life-altering pain and came out the other side with grit, grace, and purpose.

Join us as we share the takeaways still echoing in our hearts, the moments that surprised us, and how these stories are shaping the way we show up in our own lives.

Sometimes the most important part of a story is how it lives on in those who hear it.

Links & Resources:

✨ Revisit Nikki’s Episodes

✨ Listen to Sarah’s Episodes

✨ Other episodes

Call to Action:

✅ What part of these stories stayed with you? We’d love to know—send us a message at monomythdiaries.com

✅ Share this reflection episode with someone who needs a reminder of the power of shared stories.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows! 🎙✨

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BONUS 12: Take What You Like: The Meaning Behind Our Motto

Tue, 06 May 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this short, Karen and Mandi unpack the meaning behind “Take what you like and leave the rest.” It’s all about keeping an open mind, focusing on the good, and knowing that not everything will resonate with everyone—and that’s totally okay! No judgment, no pressure, just an invitation to listen, learn, and take away what speaks to you. Join us and see what sticks!

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows!

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Ep 20 - Donnell’s Redemption: Your Story Matters (part 3 of 3)

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Donnell shares the gifts, lessons, and boons he’s gained through his transformation. He reflects on his role as a community leader, husband, father, and pastor. The episode highlights the foundation of his newest initiative, Your Story Church, and its impact on his life and his community.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows!🎙✨

*Donnell Mann is the co-founder and pastor of Your Story Church, a community built on the belief that every story matters. With deep roots in Houston’s west side, Donnell is passionate about sharing the transformative power of Jesus and helping people see that their story is still being written. Alongside his wife, Vianey, he leads with authenticity, faith, and a heart for empowering others to live out their purpose. https://yourstorychurch.com/

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Produced by Mandi, Karen, and Angie

Editing by our dedicated podcast team

Have questions or want to share your own story? We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com

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Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

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Ep 19 - Donnell: Learning to Love the Unloveable (part 2 of 3)

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What does it take to truly change your life? In this episode, Donnell Mann shares his powerful journey from a life of violence and incarceration to one of faith, purpose, and redemption. Sentenced to 18 years in prison, Donnell faced the kind of rock bottom that forces a person to confront who they really are. But transformation doesn’t happen overnight. What were the moments that made him question everything? And how did he take his first steps toward change?

If you’ve ever wondered whether real change is possible—even in the darkest circumstances—this episode is for you. Donnell’s story will challenge, inspire, and remind you that no past is too far gone for redemption.

Links & Resources:

Donnell Mann is the co-founder and pastor of Your Story Church, a community built on the belief that every story matters. With deep roots in Houston’s west side, Donnell is passionate about sharing the transformative power of Jesus and helping people see that their story is still being written. Alongside his wife, Vianey, he leads with authenticity, faith, and a heart for empowering others to live out their purpose. https://yourstorychurch.com/

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✅ What part of Donnell’s journey spoke to you? Let us know! Send us a message through our website: monomythdiaries.com

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Ep 18 - Donnell’s Chaos to Catalyst (part 1 of 3)

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What happens when a life shaped by hardship, violence, and incarceration takes an unexpected turn? In this episode, Donnell Mann takes us through his early years—growing up in a turbulent environment, navigating struggles with incarceration, and the moments that set him on a path toward transformation. Before redemption came the chaos, but a catalyst for change was waiting.

Join us as Donnell shares the pivotal moments that led him to question everything and the spark that set him on the road to something greater.

Links & Resources:

🔗 Learn more about Donnell Mann & Your Story Church:

Call to Action:

✅ What part of Donnell’s journey resonated with you? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Send us a message through our website: monomythdiaries.com

✅ Share this episode with a friend who could use some encouragement on their own journey.

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BONUS 11: Monomyth at 30,000 Feet: Which Celebrity’s Monomyth Would We Choose?

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500

In this short episode, Karen and Mandi answer a fun listener question: If you could sit next to any celebrity on a three-hour flight and hear their monomyth, who would it be? Tune in to find out who they’d choose and why—plus, start thinking about who you’d want in the seat next to you!

We love hearing from you! Write in with your own questions, share insights, or tell us about your personal journey. Let’s build a community where stories inspire and connect us all. And who knows—your question/response might just make it into a short episode!

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows!

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BONUS 10: April Fools’ Bonus: Bloopers, Blunders & Belly Laughs!

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:00 -0500

Change is messy, growth is awkward, and recording a new closing for the podcast? Well… let’s just say it didn’t go smoothly! It’s just the raw, unfiltered chaos of Karen and Mandi attempting to record a new show closing. We take you behind the scenes of our many, MANY attempts to get it right.

Join us for a good giggle, a reminder that no one’s perfect, and proof that mistakes are just part of the journey and laughing at yourself isn’t just fun—it’s proof that we’re growing, learning, and not taking life too seriously!

🎧 Catch the chaos—out now! #MonomythDiaries #herosjourney #AprilFools

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Ep 17 - Sarah: Rebuilding and Thriving (part 3 of 3)

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What does life look like after transformation? In this inspiring episode, Sarah reflects on the gifts and lessons she’s gained through her journey—from restoring relationships with her husband, sister, and daughter to discovering joy in new ventures.

Her story is a testament to resilience, healing, and the power of personal growth. How did she rebuild trust? What unexpected blessings came from her transformation? Sarah’s journey reminds us that the work we do to heal can lead to a life richer than we ever imagined.

Join us as Sarah shares the incredible boons of her journey and the ways she continues to thrive.

Links & Resources:

Sarah's podcast, Naughty Narratives: A Sister's Perspective can be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

You can follow her on Instagram and TikTok.

Interested in knowing more about F4? See their website: https://f4tx.com/ or follow them on Instagram.

Learn more about Lens Therapy.

Call to Action:

✅ What part of Sarah’s journey resonated with you? Let us know at monomythdiaries.com.

✅ If this episode inspired you, share it with a friend who could use some encouragement.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows! 🎙✨

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Ep 16 - Sarah: From Chaos to Clarity (part 2 of 3)

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

How do you rebuild when life falls apart? In this powerful episode, Sarah takes us through the trials and triumphs of her transformative journey—from navigating devastating personal losses to redefining her relationships and sense of self.

Through raw honesty and deep reflection, Sarah shares how she found clarity in the midst of chaos. What steps did she take to heal? How did she rebuild a life filled with purpose and strength? Her resilience serves as a reminder that even in our darkest moments, transformation is possible.

Join us as Sarah shares her insights on rebuilding, healing, and stepping into a life of clarity.

Links & Resources:

Sarah's podcast, Naughty Narratives: A Sister's Perspective can be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

You can follow her on Instagram and TikTok.

Interested in knowing more about F4? See their website: https://f4tx.com/ or follow them on Instagram.

Learn more about Lens Therapy.

Call to Action:

✅ What part of Sarah’s transformation spoke to you? We’d love to hear your thoughts at monomythdiaries.com.

✅ Know someone going through a difficult season? Share this episode—it might give them the hope they need.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows! 🎙✨

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Ep 15 - Sarah: A Home Built on Survival (part 1 of 3)

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0500

What happens when survival becomes second nature? In this compelling episode, Sarah takes us back to her early years—growing up in a home marked by addiction, emotional instability, and the constant need to adapt. But even in the chaos, there were moments of unexpected protection, resilience, and strength that would later shape her path.

Sarah’s story is one of raw honesty and quiet determination, revealing how our toughest beginnings don’t have to define our future. How did she find hope in the midst of hardship? And what can we learn from the way she navigated her past?

Join us as Sarah shares her perspective on discovering strength in life’s most challenging moments.

Links & Resources:

Sarah's podcast, Naughty Narratives: A Sister's Perspective can be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

You can follow her on Instagram and TikTok.

Interested in knowing more about F4? See their website: https://f4tx.com/ or follow them on Instagram.

Learn more about Lens Therapy.

Call to Action:

✅ What part of Sarah’s journey resonated with you? Share your thoughts with us at monomythdiaries.com.

✅ Know someone who grew up in survival mode? Send them this episode—it might be exactly what they need to hear.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows! 🎙✨

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Ep 14 - Weston’s Wild Adventure

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 05:00:00 -0600

What happens when a well-planned camping trip takes an unexpected turn? In this special edition episode, Weston joins his mom, Mandi, for a candid and entertaining conversation about his outdoor adventure gone haywire. From facing unpredictable elements to realizing just how unprepared he really was, Weston shares the highs, the lows, and the moments that tested his problem-solving skills.

But beyond the challenges, there were valuable lessons—about adaptability, resilience, and finding humor even when things don’t go as planned. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or just love a good adventure story, this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and a reminder that the best learning often comes from experience.

Join us for a fun and insightful story about adaptability, problem-solving, and the unexpected lessons and joys of learning through experience.

Links & Resources:

Learn more about Weston and Boulder Lens Photography. You can follow him on Instagram and TikTok.

Learn more about the UTE Indian Tribe.

To know more about the Shark Tank Phoozy. www.phoozy.com

Call to Action:

✅ Have you ever had an adventure that didn’t go as planned? Share your story with us at monomythdiaries.com.

✅ Know someone who loves the outdoors (or could use a laugh)? Send them this episode!

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows! 🎙✨

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BONUS 9: KISMIF - Finding Freedom in Simplicity

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0600

Life can be complicated, but what if we made it simple? In this special episode, Karen and Mandi explore the concept of KISMIF. They discuss how embracing and celebration simplicity can bring more joy, ease, and meaning to our daily lives. Whether it’s in relationships, work, or personal growth, KISMIF is a reminder to focus on what truly matters and find fun along the way.

Join us as we celebrate the beauty of keeping life simple and making every moment count.

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Ep 13 - Nikki's Boons, To Serve and Inspire

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0600

Tune in to hear Nikki’s inspiring perspective on how life’s challenges can lead to unexpected blessings.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows!

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Ep 12 - Nikki's Journey to Faith and Hope

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0600

In this moving episode of Monomyth Diaries, Mandi and Karen sit down with Nikki as she reflects on her search for faith, hope, and connection. Despite growing up in a loving family, Nikki faced challenges that shaped her perspective on life. Her mother’s battle with breast cancer and changes within her parents’ marriage created a sense of instability during her youth and caused Nikki feelings of powerlessness. Her journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the profound transformation that happens when we find purpose and trust in something greater than ourselves.

Join us as Nikki courageously shares her path to discovering God, finding hope in the midst of despair, and building a life rooted in love, strength, and community. Her story is a gentle reminder that growth often emerges from life’s most uncertain times.

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BONUS 8: Beyond the Mic: How Monomyth Diaries is Transforming Us

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0600

Join us as Karen and Mandi share their heartfelt reflections on growth, connection, and the impact of sharing and listening to real stories.

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows!

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BONUS 7: Quick Questions, but Big Growth: Mandi & Karen Practice Monomyth Story Starters

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0600

Join us to hear Karen and Mandi in a candid and playful conversation as they refine their craft and share a laugh. It’s a reminder that every journey begins with a first step—and sometimes, a little practice makes all the difference!

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Ep 11 - Christina’s Gifts: Healing, Growth, and Inspiring a Community (part 2/2)

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0600

In Christina’s second episode on The Monomyth Diaries, she reveals how profound heartbreak and loss became the catalysts for her transformation. After experiencing unimaginable grief, Christina took courageous steps toward rebuilding her life and focusing on what truly matters—her purpose, her son, and her future.

Join us to hear how Christina’s resilience and determination offer hope to those facing their own challenges.

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Ep 10 - Christina’s Journey: Young Motherhood and Facing Life’s Challenges and Heartbreak (part 1 of 2)

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0600

In this powerful first episode with Christina, we journey through her remarkable story of maturation and transformation. Pregnant at 13 and a mother by 14, Christina faced extraordinary challenges as a teen mom, including raising her son, Junior, while navigating life without a high school education. Despite the odds, her determination and strength led to profound personal growth.

Christina opens up about the hardships of young motherhood, the grief of losing a child to SIDS, and the pivotal moments that shaped her path. With raw honesty and inspiring courage, she shares how she overcame adversity, built a better life for herself and Junior, and found hope amid heartbreak.

Join us to hear how Christina’s journey embodies the hero’s transformation and the enduring power of love, friendship, and perseverance. Don’t miss this emotional and uplifting episode of The Monomyth Diaries.

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BONUS 6: Adapting Traditions: Embracing Change for a Growing Family

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0600

In this heartwarming holiday episode of Monomyth Diaries, Mandi and Karen respond to a listener’s letter about evolving family traditions. The listener shares how their growing family faced challenges in adapting old traditions to fit new dynamics. Through patience, creativity, and love, they created a fresh and meaningful holiday tradition that brings their large family together every year. Mandi and Karen reflect on the beauty of change, the importance of flexibility, and how traditions can evolve to strengthen connections. Perfect for anyone navigating the holidays with a growing or changing family! 🎄✨

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Ep 9 - Cyndi’s Impact Through Love, Faith, and Success (part 3)

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0600

In the uplifting finale of her monomyth, Cyndi reveals the incredible boons and gifts she’s gained through her journey of resilience and faith. This episode captures the fulfillment she’s found in both marriage and career, showing how her path led to a love built on strength and equality and a career that allows her to uplift others.

Now a successful entrepreneur and co-owner of The Cottages Coworking Space in Katy, Texas, Cyndi is driven to empower other women in her community. Through mentorship, she encourages them to push past personal limitations and embrace growth. Faith remains her guiding light, inspiring a life dedicated to fostering positive change and creating impact through love and support.

Don’t miss this inspiring finale, recorded live at The Cottages as Monomyth Diaries goes on the road to bring you Cyndi’s transformative story!

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23015 Colonial Pkwy Building A, Suite A-108
Katy, TX 77449
https://www.coworkingcottages.com/

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Ep 8 - Cyndi’s Breakthrough and Growth (Part 2 of 3)

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0600

In Episode 8 of Monomyth Diaries, Cyndi opens up about the “mindset shift” that changed everything—transforming her self-worth and independence. Breaking free from cultural norms, she courageously redefined her life, surrounding herself with “people in process” who supported her journey at every step.

At the heart of her transformation was her faith. In a moment of complete surrender, Cyndi found strength in the God of her understanding, grounding herself in a belief that fueled her growth.

Today, Cyndi thrives as an entrepreneur and co-owner of The Cottages Coworking Space in Katy, Texas, where we took Monomyth Diaries on the road to capture her story. Dive into Cyndi’s journey and be inspired by her courage, resilience, and the network that helped her rise.

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Ep 7 - Cyndi's Unseen Struggles (Part 1 of 3)

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0600

In this powerful first episode, Cyndi shares her early life story, growing up in a traditional Vietnamese household where cultural norms positioned men as superior and expected women to endure without question. She courageously recounts the deep-seated struggles she faced, confronting the duality of these cultural values and the effects it had on her life.

In this raw conversation, Cyndi reveals the pain of multiple failed marriages, a break from her faith, and the complete despair that eventually pushed her to a breaking point. Through her story, she explores the strength it took to begin challenging long-held beliefs, ultimately creating a path of growth that would change her life forever.

Beyond her personal growth, Cyndi has become an accomplished entrepreneur and is the co-owner of The Cottages Coworking Space (https://www.coworkingcottages.com/), a vibrant workspace designed to support collaboration and connection. In a unique twist, we took the Monomyth Diaries on the road, recording this episode (and the next two!) at The Cottages, where Cyndi’s journey comes full circle in a space that celebrates empowerment and growth.

Join us to hear how Cyndi’s journey began, the hurdles she faced, and her decision to rise above, inspiring others to redefine their own narratives.

If you would like more information about Cyndi's amazing co-working space check out:
The Cottages Coworking Space
23015 Colonial Pkwy Building A, Suite A-108
Katy, TX 77449
https://www.coworkingcottages.com/

Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you stream your favorite shows!🎙✨

#herosjourney #embraceyourstory #personalgrowth #illuminatingpodcast #MonomythDiaries #transformativejourney #Takewhatyoulikeandleavetherest

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Ep 6 - Karen Believes Love is the Way (Part 2 of 3)

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In the thrilling conclusion to Karen’s journey, we explore the powerful boons she’s received and the incredible impact she’s had on her community. Karen reveals how her transformation—rooted in love, resilience, and openness—has empowered her to foster deeper relationships and spark change in those around her. Through embracing diversity and approaching challenges with love, she’s become a force of positivity, inspiring others to see the world through a lens of compassion and growth. Don’t miss this inspiring finale that will leave you reflecting on the ripple effects of personal growth in your own life!

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Ep 5 - Karen's Learning to Embrace Adversity with Love (Part 2 of 3)

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Get ready to be inspired by Karen’s powerful journey of healing, hope, and transformation!

In this episode, Karen opens up about overcoming adversity and embracing her unique identity with love and acceptance. She reflects on the importance of her trip to Hong Kong and also shares the significant role that meeting people from diverse backgrounds played in her journey toward self-acceptance and understanding others. By embracing God’s love and extending that love to those around her, Karen transformed her struggles into strengths.

This is a story of resilience, growth, and the power of love that you won’t want to miss. Join us to learn from Karen’s experiences and feel uplifted by her journey!

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Ep 4 - Karen's struggle for acceptance (from herself and others) (Part 1 of 3)

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 10:00:00 -0500

In the fourth episode of Monomyth Diaries, Karen takes us on an emotional and inspiring journey through her childhood and teenage years, sharing the challenges she faced growing up as the only person of color in her school. Karen opens up about the pain of being teased for her clothes, language, facial features, and food—experiences that left her struggling with a sense of duality, battling calls to reject her Chinese heritage in favor of acceptance.

As she moves into high school and college, Karen encounters a pivotal threshold that begins her transformative journey. She finds an inclusive church and meets other students who, like her, are different and searching for belonging. This period marks the beginning of her reconnection with her roots as she meets other Chinese students and eventually travels to Hong Kong, where she embarks on a powerful journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

Join us to hear Karen’s raw and heartfelt story of navigating identity, finding community, and ultimately embracing who she is.

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Ep 3 - Mandi's Christmas Disaster to Christmas Miracle (Part 3 of 3)

Tue, 03 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In the final episode of Mandi’s monomyth, Karen and Mandi discuss the profound “boons” of Mandi’s transformative journey. They explore the invaluable tools she learned from Al-Anon, the power of living with integrity, and the immense blessings that have come into her life—like her wonderful husband and son. Mandi also shares the impact her personal growth has had on her community and how giving back has become an essential part of her life. This episode is a celebration of the gifts that come from facing your challenges head-on and the ripple effect it can have on those around you.

Join us to hear how Mandi’s journey has shaped not just her own life, but also the lives of everyone she touches.

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Ep 2 - Mandi's Christmas Disaster (Part 2 of 3)

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0500

In the second episode of the Monomyth Diaries, Mandi shares her transformative journey of recovery and self-discovery. After discussing her ordinary life in the first episode, Mandi now takes us through her experiences in Al-Anon, a program for those affected by someone else’s alcoholism.

Mandi shares her first encounter with unconditional love from her sponsor and her initial steps towards honesty, humility, and self-improvement. She discusses how she began to self-reflect, own her behavior, learn about the kind of person she wanted to be, and acquire tools to mitigate effects of alcoholism.

Listen as Mandi recounts the "Christmas disaster," a turning point where she discovered her husband's infidelities and abuse, and how the support from Al-Anon gave her the courage to become a single mom.

This episode is a testament to the power of vulnerability, personal growth, and the strength found in community support. Join us as Mandi’s journey of healing and ---transformation continues to unfold, offering hope and inspiration to all who listen.---------
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Weston Jones for his invaluable technical expertise in launching our podcast. His generous contribution of cameras, microphones, lighting equipment, and professional guidance has been instrumental to our success. As Weston embarks on his exciting journey to establish Boulder Lens Photography, we encourage you to explore his exceptional work at https://www.boulderlensphotography.com/

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Ep 1 - Mandi's Ordinary World & Threshold (Part 1 of 3)

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the first episode of Monomyth Diaries, where we dive into the powerful and inspiring stories of personal growth, resilience, and transformation. In this premiere episode, Mandi opens up about her ordinary life and the challenges she faced growing up in an environment affected by alcoholism. She candidly shares how these early experiences shaped her life choices and led to a tumultuous relationship with her first husband.

Listen as Mandi recounts the painful loss of her mother and the pivotal moment that led her to seek support from her friend Dianne, who introduced her to Al-Anon. Through this program, Mandi found the courage to attend her first meeting, embarking on a journey of self-discovery and healing.

Join us to hear Mandi’s heartfelt story of overcoming adversity, finding hope, and beginning her path towards a healthier, happier life. This episode sets the stage for the transformative journeys that our guests will share, highlighting the power of vulnerability and the strength found in community.

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Trailer: What is the Monomyth Diaries?

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the introduction of Monomyth Diaries with Mandi and Karen! 🎙️✨ In this episode, we explore what Monomyth Diaries is all about and share the inspiring story of how our podcast came to be. Discover the motivation behind our mission to explore personal growth through real-life hero’s journeys and learn what you can expect in future episodes. Join us as we set the stage for an exciting adventure of transformation and community building. Don’t forget to subscribe and embark on this journey with us! #MonomythDiaries #HerosJourney #PodcastLaunch #ComingSoon #illuminatingpodcast