Monomyth Diaries

Mandi Jones
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Monomyth Diaries is a podcast about the moments that break us, shape us, heal us, and ultimately transform us. Hosted by Mandi Jones, each episode explores real stories of grief, trauma, faith, addiction, redemption, resilience, and personal growth through honest, deeply human conversations. No advice. No experts. Just the power of lived experience. Whether you’re walking through heartbreak, searching for hope, or trying to make sense of your own journey, these stories remind us that we are more connected than we realize—and that transformation is possible even in life’s hardest moments.

  1. 3D AGO

    Take What You Like: The Meaning Behind Our Motto

    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 what sticks! Originally Published: May 6, 2025 We're taking a short summer break but while we’re away, we're revisiting listener favorites, host favorites, and most downloaded episodes. Mark your calendar: We return the first Tuesday in August! We’d also love to hear from you!  Your feedback helps shape where we go next—and next season we’ll even be doing some giveaways, so stay tuned for more information! Thank you for listening! We can’t wait to step into Season 3 togeth Support the show  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 Stay connected with us on social media: InstagramYouTubetiktokFacebookHave questions or want to share your own story?  We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com  OR www.monomythdiaries.com/contact For more inspiring content, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes, visit www.monomythdiaries.com  Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

    10 min

  2. MAY 12

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

    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 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/ 📸 Follow WDR Imagery on social media Instagram and Facebook 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 ✅ Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing is possible—even after the deepest losses. We're taking a short summer break but while we’re away, we're revisiting listener favorites, host favorites, and most downloaded episodes. Mark your calendar: We return the first Tuesday in August! We’d also love to hear from you!  Your feedback helps shape where we go next—and next season we’ll even be doing some giveaways, so stay tuned for more information! Thank you for listening! We can’t wait to step into Season 3 togeth Support the show  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 Stay connected with us on social media: InstagramYouTubetiktokFacebookHave questions or want to share your own story?  We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com  OR www.monomythdiaries.com/contact For more inspiring content, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes, visit www.monomythdiaries.com  Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

    39 min

  3. MAY 5

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

    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, 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. 🔗 Learn more about Christina’s photography: https://www.wdrimagery.com/ 📸 Follow WDR Imagery on social media Instagram and Facebook Call to Action: ✅ What part of Christina’s journey spoke to you? Let us know!  ✅ Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and hope are possible—even when life starts in chaos. We're taking a short summer break but while we’re away, we're revisiting listener favorites, host favorites, and most downloaded episodes. Mark your calendar: We return the first Tuesday in August! We’d also love to hear from you!  Your feedback helps shape where we go next—and next season we’ll even be doing some giveaways, so stay tuned for more information! Thank you for listening! We can’t wait to step into Season 3 togeth Support the show  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 Stay connected with us on social media: InstagramYouTubetiktokFacebookHave questions or want to share your own story?  We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com  OR www.monomythdiaries.com/contact For more inspiring content, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes, visit www.monomythdiaries.com  Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

    59 min

  4. APR 28 ·  BONUS

    Bonus 29: Season 2 Finale - Moments That Mattered

    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 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. 📢 Call to Action - Before we go, we want to hear from you: ✅  What has this season stirred in you? ✅  Which story stayed with you? ✅  What conversations do you want to hear more of? Share your reflections with us at monomythdiaries.com. Support the show  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 Stay connected with us on social media: InstagramYouTubetiktokFacebookHave questions or want to share your own story?  We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com  OR www.monomythdiaries.com/contact For more inspiring content, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes, visit www.monomythdiaries.com  Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

    15 min

  5. APR 21

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

    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 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 challengesFamily conflictSuicide🔗 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 HTL Athletics Your Story Church Pastor Donnell Mann, Monomyth Diaries Podcast, episodes 18-20 Paul Leslie, Monomyth Diaries Podcast, episodes 41 and 42 📢 Call to Action ✅ What part of Keeley’s journey resonated with you most? Share your reflection with us at MonomythDiaries.com ✅ Share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that change is possible. Support the show  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 Stay connected with us on social media: InstagramYouTubetiktokFacebookHave questions or want to share your own story?  We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com  OR www.monomythdiaries.com/contact For more inspiring content, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes, visit www.monomythdiaries.com  Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

    52 min

  6. APR 14

    Hovering Above Rock Bottom | Keeley part 1

    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 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 challengesFamily conflictSuicide🔗 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 HTL Athletics Your Story Church Pastor Donnell Mann, Monomyth Diaries Podcast, episodes 18-20 Paul Leslie, Monomyth Diaries Podcast, episodes 41 and 42 📢 Call to Action ✅ Reflect: Where are you hovering just above rock bottom instead of doing the work? ✅ Share this episode with someone who might need permission to face their truth. Support the show  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 Stay connected with us on social media: InstagramYouTubetiktokFacebookHave questions or want to share your own story?  We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com  OR www.monomythdiaries.com/contact For more inspiring content, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes, visit www.monomythdiaries.com  Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

    1h 37m
  7. Ep 43 - Sam: Storms Don’t Define You: Lessons from Hurricane Harvey

    APR 7

    Ep 43 - Sam: Storms Don’t Define You: Lessons from Hurricane Harvey

    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 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. 🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform. Call to Action: ✅ Have you faced a storm—literal or figurative—that changed your perspective? Share your story with us on our website. ✅ Send this episode to someone rebuilding after loss—sometimes the reminder that light can rise from the wreckage makes all the difference. 🔗 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. 📞 (281) 772-3971 📧 samhands@sbcglobal.net  🌐 Travorium - Helping Hands 🔗 Facebook Profile Support the show  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 Stay connected with us on social media: InstagramYouTubetiktokFacebookHave questions or want to share your own story?  We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com  OR www.monomythdiaries.com/contact For more inspiring content, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes, visit www.monomythdiaries.com  Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

    30 min

  8. MAR 31 ·  BONUS

    Bonus 28: Embracing the Monomyth (Originally recorded on the Good Morning Minute)

    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 journey. ----------- Embracing the Monomyth: Mandi’s Journey of Growth & Transformation (December 10, 2025)Good Morning Minute with Angelina Mojica 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.  🔵 Facebook 📸 Instagram 📢 Call to Action ✅ Explore more conversations like this by listening to Good Morning Minute and supporting the voices creating space for honest healing. ✅ Follow & subscribe to Monomyth Diaries  Support the show  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 Stay connected with us on social media: InstagramYouTubetiktokFacebookHave questions or want to share your own story?  We’d love to hear from you! Reach out at monomythdiaries@gmail.com  OR www.monomythdiaries.com/contact For more inspiring content, exclusive episodes, and behind-the-scenes, visit www.monomythdiaries.com  Join us every Tuesday, and together, let’s continue the journey!

    27 min
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Monomyth Diaries is a podcast about the moments that break us, shape us, heal us, and ultimately transform us. Hosted by Mandi Jones, each episode explores real stories of grief, trauma, faith, addiction, redemption, resilience, and personal growth through honest, deeply human conversations. No advice. No experts. Just the power of lived experience. Whether you’re walking through heartbreak, searching for hope, or trying to make sense of your own journey, these stories remind us that we are more connected than we realize—and that transformation is possible even in life’s hardest moments.

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  • Creator
    Mandi Jones
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Monomyth Diaries
  • Show Website
    Monomyth Diaries

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