Monomyth Diaries, hosted by Rachel Leon and Mandi Jones, is a podcast where real stories inspire personal growth. Through honest and heartfelt experiences—free of advice or experts—we foster connection, validation, and new perspectives. Each episode invites you to listen, relate, and embrace your own journey.
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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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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.
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What do you do when life forces you to confront the role you’ve played in your own heartbreak? What’s the moment that makes you say, “It’s me — I’m the one who has to change"?
Growing up in a fractured family, navigating bullying, and finding her footing after betrayal and heartbreak, Tara Bell’s story unfolds as a powerful look at what happens when pain meets self-awareness. From her grandmother’s influence and wisdom to broken trust she shares what happens when taking accountability becoming more intentional becomes the turning point.
What moments shaped her? And how did these experiences prepare her for transformation?
Join us as Tara opens her heart and shares the ordinary world and catalyst that would one day lead her to healing.
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Tara is a loving and supportive wife, owner of Hair by Tara, entrepreneur, and co-owner of The Picnic Poet. She and her husband Keeley previously owned HTL Training Facility and continue to support one another’s callings. She is currently writing her first book, Holy Hood and Healing.
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.
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✅ 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! 🎧✨
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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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BONUS 26: What is the Monomyth Diaries(updated from August 2024)
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.
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.
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If you want to know more about Scouting. Visit scouting.org
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BONUS 25: Mandi’s Monomyth Update — From Chaos to Calling (Originally recorded on Beyond Beauty with Stephanie)
(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.
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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.
Ep 35 - Rachel: Forgiveness is Freedom (part 2 of 2)
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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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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
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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
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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