Sippin' On Stories

It’s been six months of stories! This week it’s just me and the mic as I answer your questions from how to start a podcast to a few fun ones about me.

In this episode, Caralee looks back on nine moments in her life where she truly thought she might not make it. From close calls to terrifying experiences, she shares what left her shaken, grateful, and more aware of how fragile life can be. This episode also touches on suicide awareness—if you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at  988  for sup...

Carissa’s family vacation took a turn when their car was caught in a mudslide. She shares what it was like to be trapped, how they were rescued, and the wait to get their car back to go home.

Jessica opens up about discovering her husband’s pornography addiction and the impact it had on her marriage and self-worth. She shares how she shifted from feeling like a victim to becoming an advocate, and how she and her husband worked to rebuild trust and strengthen their relationship.

Heidi shares her journey through infertility, a high-risk pregnancy, and her baby’s fight for survival.

Listen to three dating tales- from getting pulled over by a cop and then dating him, to an awkward night that ended in a testimony meeting, to a Taco Bell meet-cute.

In this episode, Heather shares how a family reunion hike turned into a rescue mission when fear left her stranded on a cliff.

In this episode, Mandy and Emily bond over life with type 1 diabetes—from diagnoses to pregnancy and everything in between. It’s a candid and heartfelt chat about challenges, triumphs, and finding joy in the highs and lows.

In this episode, Sloan and Josh share how they escaped a terrifying virtual kidnapping scam with quick thinking and FBI advice. Then, Cindy recounts a wild day that began with a call promising $18 million and unfolded into a mix of chaos, comedy, and life lessons.

In this heartfelt episode, Justine opens up about her personal journey with an eating disorder. From her early experiences in the dance world to the pressures of adulthood, Justine candidly discusses how control and coping mechanisms played a role in her life.

In a role-reversing episode, host Mandy becomes the guest as she shares how she landed a job at a women’s prison. She details what her day-to-day looked like and one moment that left her genuinely scared. It’s an inside look at a job few ever experience.

In this episode, Mandy sits down with Amber and Dustin to share two unforgettable cross-country journeys. Amber biked from San Diego to Jacksonville with her brother, inspired by their grandmother—facing flat tires, ER visits, and a tropical storm. Meanwhile, Dustin supported a Race Across America team, navigating the highs and lows from the Arizona desert to the winds of Kansas. They are stories...

What started as a normal flight took a turn when Missy passed out mid-descent. Hear how she ended up lying in the aisle, surrounded by flight attendants, and was escorted off the plane for medical attention.

In this episode, Mallory shares how a secondhand purchase took a disturbing turn. She tells us how she found out she had a stalker who was breaking into her home, stealing her personal belongings, and secretly taking photos of her. Ex-wife's blogpost: https://livinginretrospect.com/husband-is-in-jail/

In this episode, Melissa shares what it was like to become a nun and why she eventually chose to leave.

In this episode, Mandy sits down with her husband Britt, a trauma and flight nurse, to share some of the funny, intense, and gross moments he’s experienced in the ER. He also opens up about his first flights and what it’s really like helping patients thousands of feet above ground.

In this episode, McKenzie shares the story of how she discovered a parasite living in her eye. From the first symptoms to the shocking diagnosis, she walks us through every moment. Hear how her eye sight was saved after a humble doctor sent her to someone who could finally help.

In this episode of we hear from Michael (aka Kairos) who turned his passion for gaming into a thriving YouTube channel. He shares how he got started and the moments he realized he had made it big. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at the hustle, creativity, and luck it took to find YouTube success. Find Michael's YouTube channel here! www.youtube.com/@KairosGaming

In this episode, Aly shares her story of how taking painkillers as a teenager turned into an unexpected addiction. She takes us through the highs and lows—from the beginning of her dependence to her time in rehab and ultimately finding healing and love.

When Tonya's gardener collapsed in front of her home, she was the only one who knew CPR. In this episode, she shares what it was like to step in, stay calm, and save a life.

After discovering their father was having an affair, the storyteller was thrust into a tragedy beyond anything they could have prepared for. Soon after, the estranged husband of their dad’s new girlfriend took the lives of their two young daughters before ending his own. In this episode, they unpack the emotional aftermath of a story that began with betrayal and ended in a devastating loss. Spotif...

What starts as a fun night turns terrifying when Amy and her friend get spooked by someone outside—then find no evidence anyone was ever there. A chilling encounter that can only be explained… by ghosts.

In this episode, Carey shares her story of losing loved ones to suicide—including her dad and boyfriend—sparking honest conversations about grief, healing, and the need for mental health awareness. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.) Call or text  988  — free, confidential, 24/7 support for people in emotional distress. Website:  988lifeline.org

In this episode, find out how a girl dated everyone but her best friend — the one who stood by her through boyfriends and brutal breakups — until a last-minute twist led to an engagement before a two-year goodbye.

In this episode, we hear from an architect who worked with Walt Disney and helped design some of Disneyland's infamous rides. He shares how he acquired the job, some behind-the-scenes stories, and if Walt lived up to his reputation.