Your Story Matters

Your Story Matters

Hello + Welcome! Your Story Matters Podcast is for story lovers + storytellers as we work through life from its perspectives, seasons of life, relationships + more. My hope for this show is that we will experience the power of storytelling + understand that we are the main characters in our own stories to break free from the false narratives.

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January 7, 2026 8 mins

In this episode, Michaela Elizabeth kicks off the fourth season of her podcast by reflecting on her journey and the significance of choosing a 'Word of the Year.' She emphasizes the importance of intention and how it can guide personal growth and wellness. Michaela shares her chosen word, 'grounded,' and discusses its meanings and implications for her life moving forward. The episode also highlights the excitement ...

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In this episode, I review the third year of Your Story Matters + have some big announcements for 2026! The BIGGEST thank you to all my listeners, this show isn't possible without you.

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Cassandra Rosa is a certified coach & healer and intuitive business coach. Her mission is to help spiritual entrepreneurs go deep within on their journey to find clarity, conquer their fears and create impactful businesses. She loves to help her clients transform holistically on all levels; the mental, physical and spiritual as that is what helps them create long-lasting results.


She is an award-winning author of the book N...

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Jen Sulak is an experimental artist and wedding photographer who loves the connection that still moments bring in our modern times. Over 18 years ago she started the journey of becoming a photographer which has brought her to 2020, the year that started her hyper-niche brand of Weirdo Weddings Photography. This niche speaks to many couples out there looking for acceptance, inclusion and visibility in a saturated wedding industry wo...

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Tami Matheny is the owner of Tami Matheny Coaching, a John Maxwell Certified coach, author, speaker, and part of the Jon Gordon Team. As a mental game coach, she works with individuals from all walks of life—not just athletes—to develop confidence, focus, motivation, mental toughness, leadership, teamwork, and more.


Driven by a deep passion for helping others, Tami firmly believes that confidence is the cornerstone of success i...

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September 24, 2025 67 mins

Kat Jovey is a speaker, workshop facilitator, and thought partner who helps high-achievers break free from people-pleasing, navigate difficult conversations, and reclaim their confidence without burning out.



We talk about:

  • Finding recharge in solitude
  • Importance of rest + active rest
  • Creating as a form of rest + expression
  • Our obsession with sweets + all things stationary



Connect with Kat: Website | Substack | In...

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September 10, 2025 17 mins

In this episode, I share about my vacation to Maine; what I did, didn't do, lessons learned + surprises along the way.



Topics Covered:

  • Maine's Culinary Delights
  • Embracing New Routines + Habits
  • The Joy of Reading + Yoga
  • Reflections on Writing + Personal Growth
  • The Importance of Taking a Vacation


Summer Haven Properties | Facebook + Website

Vacation Article



Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | In...

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Dr. Brian Tierney is a somatic psychologist, neuroscience professor, and psychotherapist dedicated to integrative healing. Specializing in trauma resolution, couples therapy, and somatic experiencing, he combines cutting-edge science with timeless practices to create transformative healing experiences.


With over two decades of experience working with men’s groups and a deep commitment to family and community, Dr. Tierney adopts a ho...

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Ivana Care is a Life and Transformation Coach. Her journey into coaching began with her own personal transformation. Like many of the women she found herself facing an impossible choice in a relationship that no longer served her. Leaving meant stepping into the unknown and facing adversity, but it also meant opening doors to new possibilities.


Today, Ivana is helping other women finding themselves after separation. She combine...

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Dr. Sara Ionescu is a movement coach, board certified family medicine physician, wife, mom of 5, and exercise enthusiast. She is passionate about wellness, preventative care, and exercise and loves to inspire others to move. She strives to stay physically active daily as she sees massive physical and mental health benefits with this and wants to help, inspire and encourage others to do the same!


We talk about:

  • Dr. Sara’s journey ...

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*brief mention of sexual trauma/rape*


Gulara Vincent is a University Law lecturer turned successful healer with a thriving business. She supports healers and therapists in unlocking their power as a healer, releasing money blocks, and feeling good enough to speak up and market their services. 


Last year, she created a practitioner training based on her Intergenerational Trauma healing method and sold out two intakes with 20 practitio...

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Jon Goehring is a voice over and audio production professional in Rochester, NY. He started his career as a full time radio personality, but left to pursue his own business. Early on Jon struggled immensely (business is always harder than it looks!) but had a game changing breakthrough when he came to terms with the fact that he was competing with everyone in his industry rather than finding collaborative opportunities. 


His err...

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Happy Summer!


In today's episode I recap the year, share a few updates, pause for reflection + have a few thoughts about my upcoming birthday.

Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website | Free Enneagram Consult

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Diane Roberts is a worship leader, book lover, small town explorer and podcaster based in NE Ohio. She was my former co-host on Don't Worry You're Enough Podcast + we sit down + chat about all the things that have happened since we ended our show.


We talk about:

  • Personal growth + new ventures

  • Evolving as podcasters

  • Finding your voice in music + life

  • Books!


Book Mention: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

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Tina Djuretic is a Canadian author living in Vancouver. She was raised by strict, religious parents who isolated her from the rest of the world. What followed were three toxic relationships that nearly destroyed her.


While writing her memoir she was able to find forgiveness; for herself and her abusers. This taught her a lot about generational trauma, narcissists, and putting up healthy boundaries. It's Tina's goal to sh...

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Stacey Wallenstein is the New York based mom of three behind the parenting, lifestyle, travel, beauty and food blog and channel The Mint Chip Mama. Stacey was picked as a NY Metro Parent Influencer to watch, and nominated as the Best Blog on Long Island in 2022, 2023, and 2024.


Before becoming a full-time mom in 2010, Stacey spent a decade as a high-end customer relationship management (CRM) professional managing customer loyalt...

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Jason is a married father of two kids with multiple mental and physical disabilities. He was a Stay-at-Home Dad and medical caregiver for 12 years until his son suddenly and unexpectedly passed away from issues related to his needs on 01/28/22.


Since the day Jason’s son passed and after a year of intense grieving, he knew that he needed and wanted to create something to help him grieve as well as create a legacy for his son. Plu...

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Alice Cadd has over 30 years of experience as a consultant psychiatrist specialising in general adult psychiatry, treating conditions from schizophrenia to complex PTSD. It has been a rewarding career working with individuals whose resilience in the face of mental health challenges, has inspired her.

She is now facing retirement and has turned her hand to writing psychological thrillers, driven by a passion for promoting mental wel...

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Kali is a Career Coach and Therapist who loves helping people find what truly fulfills them. After spending most of her adult life in Indiana, Kali returned to her home state of Michigan where she began helping her clients find and pursue work they love. Kali believes that every part of every story shapes us, and it is the understanding of all these parts that can give you freedom to discover who it is you truly want to be. 


W...

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Gary Parker is an author of 20 traditionally published novels, including a Doubleday Book Club Main Selection and 6 screenplays, 1 sold and 2 others optioned. He enjoys writing, took up guitar a year ago, plays some golf, rides a bike (pedaling kind).


We talk about:

  • Gary’s journey as a writer

  • Exploring cultural themes in “The Playbook

  • Character dynamics + community building

  • Life Lessons from “The Playbook

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