Step into a real and heartfelt conversation on In Your Head with Shannon Standiford as we’re joined by special guest Jessie Blanton.

In this episode, we take it back to where it all started—sharing stories and memories from our time working together, and how those early days helped shape the paths we’re on now. Jessie opens up about leaving Missouri behind and starting fresh in Connecticut and Florida, chasing growth and new opportunities.

She gets real about her journey into becoming a single mom, the challenges that came with it, and the strength it took to keep moving forward. We also dive into the importance of therapy, healing, and doing the work to truly transform your life.

This episode is about growth, resilience, and becoming who you’re meant to be.

We sit down with Tommy Snow to talk about his journey living with M.S., what wrestling has meant to him, and the brothers we’ve lost along the way. We also get real about being forced to step away from the ring—and the drive to give back, including a charity show in Auburn, Kansas on April 4th at 5 p.m. at the community center.

This episode of In Your Head With Shannon Standiford mixes real talk with a little chaos. Shannon is joined by Rosie as they answer listener questions covering mental health, life, and a few completely unhinged thoughts.

They also dive into Rosie’s full-circle journey from listener, to guest, to now being part of the show.

Some answers get deep. Some get real. And some just get out of hand—in the best way.

In this episode of In Your Head with Shannon Standiford, Shannon sits down with Wild Willie Thornton, host of the Soul Impact: How Music Saved Us podcast.

Willie opens up about a difficult childhood that shaped much of his early life, a troubled marriage that forced him to confront hard truths, and the challenges of becoming a single father while trying to rebuild his identity and purpose.

Through it all, one thing remained constant — music.

Willie shares how music became a lifeline during some of the darkest moments of his life and how that experience inspired him to start his own podcast, giving others a platform to share the songs and stories that helped save them.

This conversation dives into resilience, personal accountability, fatherhood, and the power of storytelling. It's a raw and honest look at how someone can fall, rebuild, and find purpose in helping others do the same.

This week, we sit down with Juanita Chapman-Mossbarger and, returning to the show, our favorite weirdo queen and reigning most-watched guest, Rosie Chapman. They share an honest and heartfelt conversation about what it’s like to parent a chronically ill child and the toll it takes on parents as well. Together, they explore resilience, family bonds, and the lessons learned through life’s toughest challenges.

A touching episode that celebrates love, strength, and the unwavering dedication of families facing extraordinary circumstances.

In this episode, we’re joined by Lesley Andrew, art therapist and host of A New Pace with Lesley Andrew. Lesley shares her journey from England to becoming an art therapist, opening up about the emotional weight that comes with holding space for others and the personal toll the profession can take. She reflects on her decision not to have children, her bold attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, and the life lessons she’s gathered along the way.

Markivus Nious shares his journey from the Navy to facing health challenges, the lessons from family, and how music became a life-changing force. A heartfelt conversation about resilience, connection, and the power of song.

In this episode of In Your Head with Shannon Standiford, Shannon talks with Jaime McCormick about walking away from drugs, hitting rock bottom, and rebuilding life with purpose.

Jaime shares how becoming a father changed his mindset and how he found motivation in his lowest moments. This is a raw, honest, and uplifting conversation about change, resilience, and choosing a better path.

If you’re searching for motivation or proof that transformation is possible, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen. Watch. Keep going.

In this episode, I talk with Pete, host of the Pete vs. Anxiety podcast, about his childhood, his journey into podcasting, and how using his voice helped him build confidence and open up about his own mental health. An honest conversation about anxiety, growth, and healing.

Nelly returns for a special two-hour catch-up as we talk about where she’s been, what’s new, and how life has changed since we last spoke. The conversation is honest, funny, and full of the chemistry you’ve missed—balancing real moments with plenty of laughs along the way.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health. Listener discretion advised.