Monomyth Diaries: Real Stories of Transformation & Personal Growth

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! What happens when a life shaped by hardship, violence, and incarceration begins moving toward an unexpected turning point? In part one of Donnell’s journey on Monomyth Diaries, he shares his early years growing up in a turbulent environment and the struggles that shaped his path. Surrounded by chaos and facing difficult circumstances, Donnell navigated v...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! How often do you catch yourself saying: I should be further along. I should have known better. They should act differently. That one small word— should —can quietly carry a lot of pressure, shame, and expectation. In this reflective Monomyth Diaries conversation, Mandi and Karen explore the ways we place expectations on ourselves and others, and how thos...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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 journ...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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 une...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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 wan...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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 p...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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 stre...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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 healin...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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, s...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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 e...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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 f...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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 pattern...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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 journe...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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 choose...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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 h...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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-alterin...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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 be...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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 episo...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! 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 con...

SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! (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 sham...