To Freedom

Marina Theron-Monnery
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Welcome to To Freedom, a podcast about healing, transformation, and the many paths people take toward living a freer, more authentic life. Hosted by Marina Theron-Monnery, author of FROM SURVIVAL TO FREEDOM, each episode features honest conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and belief systems as they share the challenges they faced, the turning points that changed them, and what freedom means to them today. Because there is no single path to freedom—only the one that is true for you.

  1. 4d ago

    Who Were You Before the World Told You Who to Be? with Mia Dins

    What if the life you were living was never really yours?In this episode of To Freedom, I sit down with Mia Dins, intuitive medium, former elite boxer, and host of DinsTalk – Let’s Talk Soul!, for a conversation about conditioning, trauma, the wisdom of the body, intuition, and the journey back to who we truly are.Mia shares how childhood experiences left her disconnected from herself and her body, and how her life eventually became a process of peeling away inherited beliefs and expectations, rebuilding self-trust, and learning to listen to her own inner wisdom.We explore the fascinating contrast between being physically strong enough to become an elite boxer while still feeling disconnected inside, why Mia describes the body as an oracle, and what happens when we stop living by someone else's definition of who we should be.We also talk about Mia's spiritual awakening, intuitive gifts, the courage to trust experiences that don't always fit conventional explanations, and the freedom that comes when we no longer need everyone else to understand us.To connect with Mia:www.luna-mia.org https://www.instagram.com/mia_dins?igsh=N3o4NjB4ejJybnF0&utm_source=qr

  2. Sep 9

    The Truth About Emotional Eating | Dr. Andrea Maxim

    What if emotional eating isn’t a lack of willpower or self-sabotage at all?In this episode of To Freedom, I sit down with Dr. Andrea Maxim, naturopathic doctor and master mindset coach, for a fascinating conversation about emotional eating, protective weight, body confidence, identity, and the beliefs that can quietly influence our behavior for years.Andrea shares her own powerful story of struggling with weight as a teenager — and what happened when she lost the weight and suddenly noticed that people treated her differently.We talk about how experiences like these can shape beliefs about worth and lovability, and why changing our bodies doesn't necessarily change what we believe about ourselves.Our conversation explores:Why emotional eating may not be self-sabotageThe idea of “protective weight”Perfectionism, control, and people-pleasingWhy knowing what to eat isn't always enoughBoundaries and speaking your truthThe difference between achievement and self-worthLetting go of the “good girl” identityCreating a life that feels authentically yoursAndrea's story is also a beautiful reminder that freedom isn't necessarily a place we finally arrive at. We can continue learning, changing, and choosing ourselves along the way.

  3. Sep 2

    Navigating Divorce & Life Changes: Finding Yourself Again with Andrea Daley

    What happens when the life you knew changes — and you’re left wondering who you are now? In this episode of To Freedom, I sit down with author and life coach Andrea Daley to talk about navigating the in-between: that uncertain space between the life you had and the life you’re beginning to create. After 36 years of marriage and raising nine children, Andrea faced a major life transition that challenged her to rediscover her identity and determine what she wanted for the next chapter of her life. We talk about divorce, empty nest, identity, starting over, and finding your way through major life changes — including the messy middle when you may not yet know what comes next. Andrea is the author of The Six Phases of Becoming and its companion guide, Navigating the In-Between. To Freedom — conversations about breaking free from the stories, patterns and circumstances that have defined us, and discovering the freedom to live as who we truly are. To connect with Andrea: http://andreadaley.com https://www.facebook.com/andreajdaley YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@andreadaleylifecoach

  4. Aug 26

    Success Despite What the World Told Her. With Michelle Steiner

    What happens when the world decides what you're capable of before you've even had the chance to show them?Michelle Steiner lives with an invisible disability and has spent much of her life being told what she couldn't do — go to college, earn a degree, become published or have the career she wanted.She did all of those things.In this episode of To Freedom, Michelle and I talk about invisible disabilities, being underestimated, challenging other people's expectations, and refusing to allow a label to determine what is possible for your life.Michelle is a writer, speaker and disability advocate who now works with students with disabilities, using both her professional experience and her own journey to help others feel seen.To Freedom with Marina Theron-Monnery

  5. Aug 19

    The Journey of Becoming with Kevlan

    What happens when the life you've built no longer feels like who you truly are?In this episode of To Freedom, I sit down with Kevlan, transformation facilitator, author, and creator of Becoming You, for a conversation about identity, consciousness, the patterns that shape us, and what it means to come home to yourself.Kevlan spent years exploring neuroscience, consciousness, quantum physics, and human potential. But eventually, understanding wasn't enough. His own journey became about taking what he knew intellectually and actually living it.We explore the difference between knowing and becoming, the unconscious patterns that can keep us living as versions of ourselves we've outgrown, and the inner shift that happens when we begin choosing who we truly want to be.In this conversation:• How unconscious patterns shape our lives• Why intellectual understanding doesn't always create change• Reconnecting with your authentic identity• The journey from knowing to living• What freedom means to Kevlan todayTo connect with Kevlan, https://inpowermentbykevlan.com/Thank you for joining me on the journey To Freedom.Please subscribe and share this episode with someone who may need to hear it. Every share helps these meaningful conversations reach more people.

  6. Aug 12

    She Wrote a Song for the Baby She Had Just Lost | Courtney Schawl

    What happens when the things you cannot say out loud find their way into a song? Courtney Schawl discovered songwriting at just eleven years old. After spending her early years in foster care and later being raised by her grandparents, music became a way to express the emotions and experiences that were difficult to put into words. Years later, during a devastating miscarriage, Courtney found herself reaching for songwriting again — this time choosing to feel and express her grief rather than suppress it. In this episode of To Freedom, Courtney and I explore the connection between music, emotion and healing; how our earliest experiences can shape the way we express ourselves; and why telling the truth about what we feel can sometimes reveal something we didn't even know was there. Courtney also shares the work she now does through One Day Songwriter, helping others turn their own experiences into songs — even if they've never considered themselves musical. And ultimately, we come back to something at the heart of To Freedom: we don't need someone else's permission to choose and design our own lives. In this conversation: Finding a voice through songwritingChildhood, foster care and family patternsWriting through grief and miscarriageWhy suppressing emotion can keep us from processing itCourtney's work as a music therapistHow songwriting can uncover what we're really feelingGiving yourself permission to pursue what matters to you What does freedom mean to you? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. To connect with Courtney: https://onedaysongwriter.com/https://courtneyschawl.comhttps://www.facebook.com/courtney.vergnetti/https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-schawlhttps://www.instagram.com/courtneyschawl/

  7. Aug 5

    The Courage to Walk Away: David Kincaid on Finding Freedom Within

    From ultimate rejection because of his sexual orientation, to extraordinary professional success, to discovering freedom within—David Kincaid's story is one of the most remarkable journeys you'll hear. In this episode of To Freedom, Marina sits down with David to explore the defining rupture that left him homeless in his twenties, the shame and loss of identity that followed, and the drive that led him to build an extraordinary career as a U.S. diplomat and international trade analyst. Yet despite achieving everything he thought would finally bring peace, David realized that no amount of success could heal what was happening inside. Together, Marina and David explore the courage to walk away from a life that looked perfect, the internal shift that changed everything, and why true freedom isn't found in our circumstances, but in our relationship with ourselves. If you've ever found yourself chasing success, approval, or the next achievement in the hope that it would finally make you feel enough, this conversation is for you. In this episode:• The devastating rejection that changed David's life• Homelessness, shame, and rebuilding his identity• From survival to extraordinary professional success• Why success couldn't bring lasting peace• The courage to leave a dream career• The internal shift that led to lasting freedom• What freedom means today To connect with David Kincaid https://www.facebook.com/david.kincaid.359/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/davidkincaidglobal/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@davidkincaidglobalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-kincaid/URL: davidkincaid.us Thank you for joining us on the journey To Freedom. If this conversation resonated with you, please follow the podcast, subscribe wherever you're watching or listening, and share this episode with someone who might need to hear it. Every share helps these meaningful conversations reach more people.

  8. Jul 29

    From a Mess to a Mission - with Melissa Moritz

    What happens when your entire life changes in just a matter of weeks? Former healthcare CEO Melissa Moritz shares the deeply personal story of navigating divorce, losing her home, financial collapse, and the identity she had built over decades. Rather than pretending to have all the answers, Melissa speaks honestly about what it means to keep showing up, even while continuing her own journey of healing. In this conversation, we explore the difference between surviving and truly living, how adversity can reveal who we are beneath the roles we play, and why we don't have to wait until life is perfect before serving others. Together we discuss: • What happens when your identity is stripped away • Living with a survival-driven nervous system • The difference between surrender and giving up • Building purpose from life's greatest challenges • Why healing is a journey, not a destination • What freedom means after everything changes Whether you're rebuilding after loss, navigating a major life transition, or simply longing to move from survival to freedom, I hope this conversation reminds you that your story is still being written. Connect with Melissa: www.messiemissy.com https://www.facebook.com/messiemissypodcast https://www.instagram.com/messiemissypodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@MessieMissy Subscribe to the To Freedom Podcast for more conversations about resilience, healing, and the courage to live as your authentic self. To Freedom on Spotify To Freedom on YouTube To Freedom on Apple Order my book: From Survival to Freedom: Breaking Survival Patterns and Returning to Your True Self The link for South Africa: From Survival to Freedom (South Africa Only) Marina Theron-Monnery's Website Until next time, keep choosing freedom.

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Welcome to To Freedom, a podcast about healing, transformation, and the many paths people take toward living a freer, more authentic life. Hosted by Marina Theron-Monnery, author of FROM SURVIVAL TO FREEDOM, each episode features honest conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and belief systems as they share the challenges they faced, the turning points that changed them, and what freedom means to them today. Because there is no single path to freedom—only the one that is true for you.

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  • Creator
    Marina Theron-Monnery
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Marina Theron-Monnery
  • Show Website
    To Freedom