Unspoken Lives Podcast
Unspoken Lives Podcast shares extraordinary stories from everyday people, highlighting resilience, personal growth, and inspiring life lessons. Tune in for real conversations that uncover the moments that often go unseen.
Episodes
33 episodes
Ep 032: Kendall Mariah: I Thought Something Was Wrong With Me, Part 2
In part two of this conversation, Kendall Mariah shares the deeply personal journey that eventually led to her autism diagnosis as an adult.Kendall opens up about growing up feeling different, struggling socially while excelling academic...
Ep 031: Kendall Mariah: The Questions I Was Never Supposed to Ask, Part 1
What happens when faith no longer feels simple?In this conversation, Kendall Mariah opens up about the tension of deeply loving God while struggling with parts of Christian culture that often leave little room for honesty, grief, mental ...
Ep 030: Malaysia Harrell: “Your Story Wasn’t for You”, Part 2
In Part 2 of this conversation, Malaysia Harrell shares how her healing journey, faith, and spiritual growth inspired the work she does today helping other women step into alignment and purpose.Malaysia opens up about writing her book, <...
Ep 029: Malaysia Harrell: The Near-Death Experience That Changed Everything, Part 1
Malaysia Harrell is a Board-Certified Psychotherapist, Spiritual Transformation Coach, Author of God Has My Six, Award-Winning Entrepreneur, Founder of the Align Success Academy, and Founder and President of the Malaysia Harrell Foundation....
Ep 028: Jacqueline Diaz-Fontana: Finding Purpose in the Pain, Part 2
Content Note: This episode includes discussion of suicide.Part 2 continues Jacqueline’s story, moving into what came after the loss.She shares what those months really looked like, the anger, the grief, and the wei...
Ep 027: Jacqueline Diaz-Fontana: Losing Her Son, Erick, Part 1
Content Note: This episode includes discussion of suicide.This is a heavy conversation. Jacqueline opens up about a topic that isn’t often talked about, but needs to be.She shares about her son, Erick, who she lost...
Ep 026: Gina Litvack: Promise Me You’ll Keep Him Loved and Safe, Part 2
This is Part 2 of Gina Litvack’s story. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, I recommend starting there.After years of being told no while pursuing adoption as a single woman, Gina finally stepped into the life she had been hoping for....
Ep 025: Gina Litvack: She Was Told No Seven Times, Part 1
Gina Litvack always knew she wanted to be a mom.What she didn’t expect was being told no seven different times while pursuing adoption as a single woman.Still, she refused to give up.In Part 1, Gina shares the years of reje...
Ep 024: Nolan Thomas: What Happened After Everything Changed, Part 2
This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, start there.After being told he was cancer-free, Nolan Thomas began planning what life would look like next.Everything changed again.His...
Ep 023: Nolan Thomas: 21, Healthy, and Diagnosed with Cancer, Part 1
At 21 years old, Nolan Thomas was active, healthy, and focused on his future.Cancer was not even a consideration.When symptoms started, he did what most people would do and went to the hospital. His age and overall appearance of g...
Ep 022: Natalie Mika: From Fear to Freedom - Leaving an Abusive Relationship, Part 2
This episode is part two of a two-part conversation.After recognizing the danger she and her son were facing, Natalie made the difficult decision to step away from an abusive situation and begin rebuilding. The path forward was ...
Ep 021: Natalie Mika: From Fear to Freedom - Leaving an Abusive Relationship, Part 1
This episode discusses domestic abuse. Listener discretion is advised.In this episode of Unspoken Lives, Natalie Mika shares a chapter of her life she kept hidden for years.From the outside, life looked normal. S...
Ep 020: Susan Mazzella: How a Tiny Heart Rewrote Our Story, Part 2
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of child loss and grief.After a medical crisis that began just minutes after her son’s birth, Susan and her husband faced months of uncertainty that would ultimately lead ...
Ep 019: Susan Mazzella: How a Tiny Heart Rewrote Our Story, Part 1
Content warning: This episode contains discussion of infant medical trauma and child loss.At 20 weeks pregnant, Susan and her husband learned their baby boy had a serious heart defect. They were given a plan and a path fo...
Ep 018: Shelley Stephan: Don’t Lose Yourself | Infertility and Identity, Part 2
Content note: This episode includes discussion of infertility and miscarriage. Please listen with care if this topic is tender for you.In Part 2 of this conversation, Shelley shares what happened beneath the surface. The ...
Ep 017: Shelley Stephan: Don’t Lose Yourself | Infertility and Identity, Part 1
Gentle Content Note: This episode includes discussion of infertility, miscarriage, and pregnancy loss. If this topic is tender for you, please listen with care.Shelley never imagined infertility would become one of the de...
Ep 016: Laura Thielemann: Becoming the Glue, Part 2
In part two of Laura Thielemann’s story, the conversation continues into career, leadership, and the values that have guided her forward.Laura shares how she built a successful career in healthcare administration through determination, c...
Ep 015: Laura Thielemann: Becoming the Glue, Part 1
Laura Thielemann was born and raised in Lima, Peru, where she spent much of her childhood being raised by her grandparents while her mother worked in the United States to build a future for their family. It was a childhood rooted in love, tradi...
Ep 014: Brandon: When the Fast Life Slows Down, Part 2
In part two of Brandon’s story, he returns to share the pieces he wasn’t ready to say out loud the first time we talked.After living a fast, dangerous life shaped by drugs, violence, loyalty, and loss, Brandon reflects on the moments tha...
Ep 013: Brandon: When the Fast Life Slows Down, Part 1
Brandon grew up learning how to survive early, navigating life largely on his own. What followed was a fast, dangerous world shaped by anger, loyalty, money, and choices made long before he understood their weight.That path eventually le...
Ep 012: Angela Taylor: Faith in the Valley, Part 2
Life does not always go the way we plan, and sometimes the challenges we face feel bigger than we can handle. In Part 2 of Angela Taylor’s story, she dives deeper into the valleys of life, sharing moments of doubt, heartbreak, and the struggle ...
Ep 011: Angela Taylor: Faith in the Valley, Part 1
Faith isn’t always easy. Sometimes it is tested in ways that leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about life, God, and yourself. In this powerful conversation, Angela Taylor opens up about the valleys she has faced, moments of ...
Ep 010: A Holiday Pause and a Quiet Invitation
This week’s episode is a short holiday message and a moment of gratitude.With the season being so full, I’m taking a brief pause from guest stories to make sure every story receives the focused attention it deserves. Instead, I wanted to...
Ep 009: Emily Crowder: The Call That Changed Everything, Part 2
Breast cancer didn’t just change Emily Crowder’s body. It changed how she listens to it, cares for it, and teaches her children to do the same.In Part 2 of Emily’s story, she opens up about healing after breast cancer and the deeper tran...
Ep 008: Emily Crowder: The Call That Changed Everything, Part 1
Emily never expected to hear the words “you have breast cancer,” especially after a year of screenings that offered more questions than clarity. In this emotional Part 1, she shares the moment that changed everything and the confusing road that...