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- #52 Surviving Covert Narcissism with Mia J. Hanks
Mia Hanks is a survivor of narcissistic abuse. She was married to a covert narcissist for 29 years before finally breaking free and finding her voice. She recently published a memoir about her experiences titled Bride-Made. Mia hopes to raise awareness about narcissistic abuse and help other victims know they are not alone.
We talk about:
Understanding covert narcissism
Recognizing red flags
The process of leaving an abusive relationship
Mia’s healing journey through writing
Discovering self-identity after abuse
Book Mention: The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy
Connect with Mia: Website | TikTok | Bride-Made a Memoir
Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website | Free Enneagram Consult
32 min - #51 Healing Chronic Pain with Blanche Moskovici
Blanche Moskovici, M.A. helps female CEO’s, coaches and caregivers to master chronic pain relief fast without meds, so they can pursue their projects and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. She has direct experience with chronic pain from car accidents, falls, and injuries. By harnessing the wisdom of the energy arts like Qigong, she has learned to dissolve chronic pain, which gratefully enabled her to recover in-vivo from a mini-stroke with no aftereffects. This wake-up call sparked a need to share her story with other women struggling with chronic pain and led to birthing the Pain-Free FAB3 Process for self-healing.
Check out her chapter Tongue-Tied Minute in the Amazon bestseller Turning Point Moments Volume 2.
Blanche has served over 10,000 people as an Intuitive Edge Consultant before becoming a Creative Arts Therapist, Psychotherapist and Family Mental Health Counselor. Now as a Women's Chronic Pain Relief Coach, Author and Health and Wellness Speaker, she is here to share that Pain-Free Living Is Possible!
It's this blend of professional insight and personal dedication that guides Blanche’s every interaction with clients choosing to self-heal. When she sees a woman’s face light up with an inner smile after living a pain-free eternal moment in flow state, that’s priceless!
We talk about:
Blanche’s journey with chronic pain
Finding Qigong
Activating life force energy
The 6-Step process for self-healing
Visualization for Healing + Empowerment
FREE Checklist from Blanch: 7 Triangle Relationships: Who Triggers Your Chronic Pain?
Book Mention: Wild Feminine: Finding Power, Spirit & Joy in the Female Body by Tami Lynn Kent
Connect with Blanche: Website | LinkedIn | Facebook
Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website | Free Enneagram Consult1 hr - #50 Kicking off Season 3
Welcome to Season 3!!!
In this episode, I talk about:
Life updates: Personal + Physical
Stress management tips
An affirmation for 2025
Articles Mentioned:
18 Effective Stress Relief Strategies
10 Daily Habits That Often Drain 90 Percent of Our Inner Peace and Joy
Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website | Free Enneagram Consult
19 min - #49 Year in Review
In this episode, I review the second year of Your Story Matters + hint at a few things for 2025! The BIGGEST thank you to all my listeners, this show isn't possible without you.
Click here to download the 2024 Podcast Guests' Favorite Book List
Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website | Free Enneagram Consult
8 min - #48 Mastery Over Status in Art with Cam Rhodes
Welcome to the Ending Series!
My best friend Cam is back on the show!
Cam is a singer, songwriter, and voice teacher from Pittsburgh. He graduated with a degree in theatre from Kent State. During COVID, he released his debut single and musical “Better Now” which received over 10,000 views within its first several weeks. He’s currently in the process of releasing his EP and has plans to perform live.We talk about:
- Life lessons beyond college
- The Evolution of Artistic Expression
- Balancing Authenticity + Audience
- The Joy of Original Works
Cam's single "Better Now"
Connect with Cam: Instagram | Facebook
Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website | Free Enneagram Consult
52 min - #47 Living a Peacefully Productive Life with Jess Massey
Welcome to the Ending Series!
I am stoked to introduce you to Jess Massey on today's episode.
Jess Massey hosts The Hustle Sanely Podcast, a planner creator, and founder of the community-centered productivity brand Hustle Sanely®. She uses her framework The Hustle Sanely Planning System™ to teach ambitious women how to live peacefully productive lives by creating harmony between their well-being, work, and relationships no matter their season.
We talk about:
The journey of Hustle Sanely: from idea to reality
The importance of structure + planning
The power of language in productivity
Lessons learned over the years
Connect with Jess: Instagram | Hustle Sanely on Insta | Website
Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website | Free Enneagram Consult
59 min - #46 I've Been Afraid of Changing
Welcome to the Ending Series!
In this episode, I talk about:
- embracing change
- the impact of change in our life
- strategies + insights for coping with change
Article | How to Get Better When Coping with ChangeConnect with Michaela: Newsletter | Free Consult | Instagram | Website
12 min - #45 Finding Freedom + Permission to Quit with Elyse Regier
Welcome to the Ending Series!
I am excited to introduce you to Elyse Regier on today's episode.
Elyse Regier is an Enneagram coach and cat lady living in Northwest Indiana. She helps people find their Enneagram type and then use it to improve their careers, families, and spiritual journeys—her podcast, Towards Eden, launched in September 2024.We talk about:
- The impact of the Enneagram on Personal Growth
- Navigating Career Challenges + Burnout
- Finding Freedom + Permission to Quit
- Launching Towards Eden Enneagram Podcast
Towards Eden Enneagram Podcast
Connect with Elyse: Website | Instagram
Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website44 min - #44 Finding Your Passion + Learning to Soar with Ellie West
Welcome to the Ending Series!
I am excited to introduce you to Ellie West on today's episode.
Ellie West, a Purser Flight Attendant with a distinguished 44-year career, has consistently showcased her exceptional gifts in hospitality. Her recent journey into Personal Development, marked by the acquisition of 11 certifications, is a testament to her unwavering commitment to personal growth and self-improvement. This unexpected path has deeply resonated with her, inspiring others to embark on their transformation journeys. Ellie is a Master-Certified Practitioner in NLP, Timeline Therapy, and Hypnotherapy, as well as an Enneagram Coach and Personal Empowerment Coach.We talk about:
- Becoming a Flight Attendant
- The impact of Covid-19 in 2020
- Rediscovering personal growth + coaching
- Writing her debut book
- And so much more!
The 4 A's for Navigating Turbulent Times:
- Awareness
- Ask Questions
- Allow the Process
- Take Action
Soar: How to Rise Above the Turbulence + Watch Your Dreams Take Flight
Connect with Ellie: Instagram | Facebook | Email
Connect with Michaela: Newsletter | Instagram | Website
50 min - #43 Endings
Welcome to the Endings part of the show!
In this episode, I share:
- the invitation of endings
- the endings impact our life
- the importance of well-rounded endings
- the power of endings shaping our lives
How to Walk Into a Room by Emily P. Freeman
Connect with Michaela
Check-In Page | Newsletter | Instagram | Website
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About Your Story Matters
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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.