Monomyth Diaries: Real Stories of Transformation & Personal Growth

By Mandi Jones

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The Monomyth Diaries is a personal growth and transformation podcast featuring real stories of healing, resilience, recovery, faith, self-discovery, overcoming adversity, and life-changing journeys. 


Hosted by Mandi Jones, each week features honest conversations with people navigating grief, trauma, faith, addiction, relationships, forgiveness, personal growth, and life-changing moments.


No advice. No experts. Just real people sharing real experiences.


Through vulnerability and connection, Monomyth Diaries creates a space where listeners can feel less alone, gain new perspectives, and find hope in the journeys of others. These authentic conversations invite listeners to reflect, relate, and embrace their own journey—while discovering that even in life’s hardest moments, transformation is possible.


  • Personal Growth
  • Transformation
  • Healing
  • Resilience
  • Recovery
  • Faith
  • Overcoming Adversity
  • Self-Discovery
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Hero’s Journey
  • Inspirational Stories
  • Life Transformation




Episode Date
How Does a Life of Chaos Become a Story of Change? | Donnell, part 1
Jul 07, 2026
The Weight of “Should”: Expectations We Put on Ourselves and Others
Jun 30, 2026
The Making of a Mission | Tyler part 2
Jun 23, 2026
The Streets to Surrender | Tyler part 1
Jun 16, 2026
If You Could Sit Next to Anyone… Whose Story Would You Choose?
Jun 09, 2026
Finding Beauty from Ashes | Stephanie part 2
Jun 02, 2026
Searching for Stability | Stephanie part 1
May 26, 2026
Take What You Like: The Meaning Behind Our Motto
May 19, 2026
How Do You Rebuild After Losing a Child? | Christina part 2
May 12, 2026
She Had to Grow Up Before She Was Ready | Christina part 1
May 05, 2026
Season 2 Finale - Moments That Mattered
Apr 28, 2026
It takes G.R.I.T. To Break Generational Curses | Keeley part 2
Apr 21, 2026
Hovering Above Rock Bottom | Keeley part 1
Apr 14, 2026
Storms Don’t Define You: Sam's Lessons from Hurricane Harvey
Apr 07, 2026
Embracing the Monomyth (Originally recorded on the Good Morning Minute)
Mar 31, 2026
Redeemed for a Reason | Paul part 1
Mar 24, 2026
Collapse Before Calling | Paul part 2
Mar 17, 2026
A Collection of Experiences | Sam
Mar 10, 2026
Unbreakable-Rachel's Story of Faith, Strength, and Redemption (Originally recorded on Beyond Beauty with Stephanie)
Mar 03, 2026
What Happens When You Realize You’re the Common Denominator? | Tara, Part 2
Feb 24, 2026
What Happens When You Realize You Need to Change? | Tara, Part 1
Feb 17, 2026
The Decision To Be Different | Sam
Feb 10, 2026
What is the Monomyth Diaries
Feb 03, 2026
Ep 36 - Evan: Shaped by Scouting
Jan 27, 2026
BONUS 25: Mandi’s Monomyth Update — From Chaos to Calling (Originally recorded on Beyond Beauty with Stephanie)
Jan 20, 2026
Ep 35 - Rachel: Forgiveness is Freedom (part 2 of 2)
Jan 13, 2026
Ep 34 - Rachel: Blessings in Disguise (part 1 of 2)
Jan 06, 2026
BONUS 24: A Christmas Miracle (The Boons of Rachel's monomyth continue!)
Dec 30, 2025
Bonus 23: Intangible Blessings, The Gifts We Can't Wrap
Dec 23, 2025
BONUS 22: Angie: The Boons of Leadership
Dec 16, 2025
Ep 33 - Melissa: From ICU to Impact (part 2 of 2)
Dec 09, 2025
Ep 32 - Melissa: Hit By A Literal Truck, A Wake Up Call (part 1 of 2)
Dec 02, 2025
BONUS 21: Gratitude for Lessons We’re Carrying Forward
Nov 25, 2025
Ep 31 - Ida: Building More Than Homes
Nov 18, 2025
BONUS 20: Farewell Karen, Your Monomyth Continues
Nov 11, 2025
Ep 30 - Tyler: The Making of a Mission (part 2 of 2)
Nov 04, 2025
Ep 29 - Tyler: The Streets to Surrender (part 1 of 2)
Oct 28, 2025
BONUS 19: Rachel: Borrowed Miracle
Oct 22, 2025
Ep 28 - Kaméla: Turning Wounds into Wisdom (part 2 of 2)
Oct 14, 2025
Ep 27 - Kaméla: Self-doubt to Self-worth (part 1 of 2)
Oct 07, 2025
BONUS 18: Menopause Wasn’t in the Manual
Sep 30, 2025
Ep 26 - Vianey: Purpose from Pain (part 2 of 2)
Sep 23, 2025
Ep 25 - Vianey: What About Me, God? (Part 1 of 2)
Sep 16, 2025
BONUS 17: For Fun and For Free, The Gift of Service
Sep 09, 2025
Ep 24 - Maaike: Running Toward Myself (part 2 of 2)
Sep 02, 2025
Ep 23 - Maaike: Buried Beneath the Roles (part 1 of 2)
Aug 26, 2025
BONUS 16: Let’s Avoid Shoulding on Ourselves & Others
Aug 19, 2025
Ep 22 - Stephanie: Finding Beauty from Ashes (part 2 of 2)
Aug 12, 2025
Ep 21 - Stephanie: Searching for Stability (part 1 of 2)
Aug 05, 2025
Re-release: Ep 13 - Nikki's Boons, To Serve and Inspire (part 2 of 2)
Jul 29, 2025
Re-release: Ep 12 - Nikki's Journey to Faith and Hope (part 1 of 2)
Jul 22, 2025
Re-release: BONUS 7: Quick Questions, but Big Growth: Mandi & Karen Practice Monomyth Story Starters
Jul 15, 2025
Re-release: Ep 9 - Cyndi’s Impact Through Love, Faith, and Success (Part 3 of 3)
Jul 08, 2025
Re-release: BONUS 8: Beyond the Mic: How Monomyth Diaries is Transforming Us
Jun 30, 2025
Re-release: Ep 7 - Cyndi's Unseen Struggles (part 1)
Jun 30, 2025
Re-release: Ep 8 - Cyndi’s Breakthrough and Growth (part 2)
Jun 30, 2025
Re-release: Ep 11 - Christina’s Gifts: Healing, Growth, and Inspiring a Community (part 2/2)
Jun 10, 2025
Rerelease: Ep 10 - Christina: Young Motherhood, Facing Life’s Challenges and Heartbreak (part 1 of 2)
Jun 03, 2025
BONUS 15: Al-Anon: Support for Families and Friends
May 27, 2025
BONUS 14: Vulnerability in Every Age: Reflections on Donnell & Weston
May 20, 2025
BONUS 13: Reflections & Ripples: How Nikki and Sarah’s Stories Changed Us
May 13, 2025
BONUS 12: Take What You Like: The Meaning Behind Our Motto
May 06, 2025
Ep 20 - Donnell’s Redemption: Your Story Matters (part 3 of 3)
Apr 22, 2025
Ep 19 - Donnell: Learning to Love the Unloveable (part 2 of 3)
Apr 22, 2025
Ep 18 - Donnell’s Chaos to Catalyst (part 1 of 3)
Apr 15, 2025
BONUS 11: Monomyth at 30,000 Feet: Which Celebrity’s Monomyth Would We Choose?
Apr 08, 2025
BONUS 10: April Fools’ Bonus: Bloopers, Blunders & Belly Laughs!
Apr 01, 2025
Ep 17 - Sarah: Rebuilding and Thriving (part 3 of 3)
Mar 25, 2025
Ep 16 - Sarah: From Chaos to Clarity (part 2 of 3)
Mar 18, 2025
Ep 15 - Sarah: A Home Built on Survival (part 1 of 3)
Mar 11, 2025
Ep 14 - Weston’s Wild Adventure
Mar 04, 2025
BONUS 9: KISMIF - Finding Freedom in Simplicity
Feb 25, 2025
Ep 13 - Nikki's Boons, To Serve and Inspire
Feb 18, 2025
Ep 12 - Nikki's Journey to Faith and Hope
Feb 11, 2025
BONUS 8: Beyond the Mic: How Monomyth Diaries is Transforming Us
Feb 04, 2025
BONUS 7: Quick Questions, but Big Growth: Mandi & Karen Practice Monomyth Story Starters
Jan 28, 2025
Ep 11 - Christina’s Gifts: Healing, Growth, and Inspiring a Community (part 2/2)
Jan 21, 2025
Ep 10 - Christina’s Journey: Young Motherhood and Facing Life’s Challenges and Heartbreak (part 1 of 2)
Jan 07, 2025
BONUS 6: Adapting Traditions: Embracing Change for a Growing Family
Dec 17, 2024
Ep 9 - Cyndi’s Impact Through Love, Faith, and Success (part 3)
Dec 03, 2024
Ep 8 - Cyndi’s Breakthrough and Growth (Part 2 of 3)
Nov 19, 2024
Ep 7 - Cyndi's Unseen Struggles (Part 1 of 3)
Nov 05, 2024
Ep 6 - Karen Believes Love is the Way (Part 2 of 3)
Oct 15, 2024
Ep 5 - Karen's Learning to Embrace Adversity with Love (Part 2 of 3)
Oct 01, 2024
Ep 4 - Karen's struggle for acceptance (from herself and others) (Part 1 of 3)
Sep 17, 2024
Ep 3 - Mandi's Christmas Disaster to Christmas Miracle (Part 3 of 3)
Sep 03, 2024
Ep 2 - Mandi's Christmas Disaster (Part 2 of 3)
Aug 20, 2024
Ep 1 - Mandi's Ordinary World & Threshold (Part 1 of 3)
Aug 06, 2024
Trailer: What is the Monomyth Diaries?
Jul 24, 2024