Monomyth Diaries
Monomyth Diaries, hosted by Karen Liu and Mandi Jones, is a podcast where real stories inspire personal growth. Through honest and heartfelt experiences—free of advice or experts—we foster connection, validation, and new perspectives. Each episode invites you to listen, relate, and embrace your own journey.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 45
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Ep 18 - Donnell’s Chaos to Catalyst (part 1 of 3)
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What happens when a life shaped by hardship, violence, and incarceration takes an unexpected turn? In this episode, Donnell Mann takes us through his early …
BONUS 11: Monomyth at 30,000 Feet: Which Celebrity’s Monomyth Would We Choose?
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In this short episode, Karen and Mandi answer a fun listener question: If you could sit next to any celebrity on a three-hour flight and hear their monomyth…
BONUS 10: April Fools’ Bonus: Bloopers, Blunders & Belly Laughs!
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Change is messy, growth is awkward, and recording a new closing for the podcast? Well… let’s just say it didn’t go smoothly! It’s just the raw, unfiltered …
Ep 17 - Sarah: Rebuilding and Thriving (part 3 of 3)
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What does life look like after transformation? In this inspiring episode, Sarah reflects on the gifts and lessons she’s gained through her journey—from rest…
Ep 16 - Sarah: From Chaos to Clarity (part 2 of 3)
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How do you rebuild when life falls apart? In this powerful episode, Sarah takes us through the trials and triumphs of her transformative journey—from naviga…
Ep 15 - Sarah: A Home Built on Survival (part 1 of 3)
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What happens when survival becomes second nature? In this compelling episode, Sarah takes us back to her early years—growing up in a home marked by addictio…
Ep 14 - Weston’s Wild Adventure
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What happens when a well-planned camping trip takes an unexpected turn? In this special edition episode, Weston joins his mom, Mandi, for a candid and enter…
BONUS 9: KISMIF - Finding Freedom in Simplicity
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Life can be complicated, but what if we made it simple? In this special episode, Karen and Mandi explore the concept of KISMIF. They discuss how embracing a…
Ep 13 - Nikki's Boons, To Serve and Inspire
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In this compelling episode, Nikki reflects on the powerful gifts and lessons she has gained through her journey of self-discovery and faith. Nikki shares h…
Ep 12 - Nikki's Journey to Faith and Hope
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In this moving episode of Monomyth Diaries, Mandi and Karen sit down with Nikki as she reflects on her search for faith, hope, and connection. Despite growi…
BONUS 8: Beyond the Mic: How Monomyth Diaries is Transforming Us
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In this special episode, Karen and Mandi reflect on their journey through 2024, sharing how working on Monomyth Diaries has shaped them as individuals. From…
BONUS 7: Quick Questions, but Big Growth: Mandi & Karen Practice Monomyth Story Starters
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In this lighthearted short episode, Mandi and Karen step into the hot seat to practice some Monomyth Story Starters—just like the ones they ask their guests…
Ep 11 - Christina’s Gifts: Healing, Growth, and Inspiring a Community (part 2/2)
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In Christina’s second episode on The Monomyth Diaries, she reveals how profound heartbreak and loss became the catalysts for her transformation. After exper…
Ep 10 - Christina’s Journey: Young Motherhood and Facing Life’s Challenges and Heartbreak (part 1 of 2)
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In this powerful first episode with Christina, we journey through her remarkable story of maturation and transformation. Pregnant at 13 and a mother by 14, …
BONUS 6: Adapting Traditions: Embracing Change for a Growing Family
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In this heartwarming holiday episode of Monomyth Diaries, Mandi and Karen respond to a listener’s letter about evolving family traditions. The listener shar…
Ep 9 - Cyndi’s Impact Through Love, Faith, and Success (part 3)
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In the uplifting finale of her monomyth, Cyndi reveals the incredible boons and gifts she’s gained through her journey of resilience and faith. This episode…
Ep 8 - Cyndi’s Breakthrough and Growth (part 2)
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In Episode 8 of Monomyth Diaries, Cyndi opens up about the “mindset shift” that changed everything—transforming her self-worth and independence. Breaking f…
Ep 7 - Cyndi's Unseen Struggles (part 1)
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In this powerful first episode, Cyndi shares her early life story, growing up in a traditional Vietnamese household where cultural norms positioned men as s…
Ep 6 - Karen Believes Love is the Way (part 3)
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In the thrilling conclusion to Karen’s journey, we explore the powerful boons she’s received and the incredible impact she’s had on her community. Karen rev…
Ep 5 - Karen's Learning to Embrace Adversity with Love (part 2)
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Get ready to be inspired by Karen’s powerful journey of healing, hope, and transformation!
In this episode, Karen opens up about overcoming adversity and emb…