Pass the Mic Podcast
Pass the Mic Podcast
Podcast Description
New Voices. Fresh Perspectives. Every Month.
Welcome to Pass the Mic, produced by Resilient Voice Media. Your go to for launch & production of Top 10% or above podcasts.
This podcast is where the spotlight shifts every month. Each month long series is hosted by a different dynamic guest host—leaders, storytellers, creatives, change-makers—who take the mic to share their voice, vision, and heart.
This is your front-row seat to inspiring conversations, untold stories, and real talk from people you need to know.
Whether they’re sparking transformation, challenging the status quo, or simply offering a fresh lens on life, each guest host brings their unique flavor and community along for the ride.
Learn from them.
Be inspired by them.
Get connected through them.
Pass the Mic is more than a podcast—it’s a platform for powerful voices and an evolving conversation that builds bridges, fuels curiosity, and champions connection.
Hit subscribe and join us as we Pass The Mic—and the magic—every month.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of personal growth, empowerment, and societal change, with episodes highlighting stories of transformation and resilience. For instance, one episode features Kimberly Taylor Judy, a former law enforcement officer turned entrepreneur, discussing her journey of overcoming personal challenges and founding a firearms training company. Topics such as recognizing abuse patterns, single parent empowerment, and creating safe spaces for healing are regularly discussed, providing listeners with both inspiration and practical insights.
New Voices. Fresh Perspectives. Every Month.
Welcome to Pass the Mic, produced by Resilient Voice Media. Your go to for launch & production of Top 10% or above podcasts.
This podcast is where the spotlight shifts every month. Each month long series is hosted by a different dynamic guest host—leaders, storytellers, creatives, change-makers—who take the mic to share their voice, vision, and heart.
This is your front-row seat to inspiring conversations, untold stories, and real talk from people you need to know.
Whether they’re sparking transformation, challenging the status quo, or simply offering a fresh lens on life, each guest host brings their unique flavor and community along for the ride.
Learn from them.
Be inspired by them.
Get connected through them.
Pass the Mic is more than a podcast—it’s a platform for powerful voices and an evolving conversation that builds bridges, fuels curiosity, and champions connection.
Hit subscribe and join us as we Pass The Mic—and the magic—every month.
In this episode of the Pass the Mic Podcast, guest host Mandy Schulis—a transformational Narrative Coach, trauma-informed Licensed Massage Therapist, creator of The Story Shift, and author of 48 Hours to Change Your Life—leads a candid and heartfelt conversation alongside her husband, Matt, as they reflect on their journey from difficult past relationships and personal trauma to building a healthy, intentional partnership. Drawing from Mandy’s personal triumph over domestic violence and her two decades of entrepreneurial experience, the couple openly discusses overcoming adversity, navigating blended families, and facing unexpected challenges such as the pandemic and family loss. Through honest storytelling, humor, and vulnerability, they highlight the importance of communication, resilience, and rewriting personal narratives. This episode emphasizes growth, self-ownership, and the transformative power of choosing what truly matters in relationships and in life.
Key Topics & Timestamps
Episode Theme: “Married to the Mess” (00:02:54) Setting up the episode’s focus on finding love later in life and navigating different personalities.
Relationship History (00:03:35) Shares dating history, negative experiences, and a lack of serious relationships.
Domestic Violence Against Men (00:08:18) Discussion of experiences with domestic violence and the stigma around men as victims.
Breaking Point and Story Shift (00:10:34) Describes the moment of deciding to change relationship patterns and seek something better.
The “Dumb” Decision and Overseas Trip (00:11:10) A story about booking a non-refundable trip with a toxic partner and realizing the need for change.
Meeting Each Other and Early Relationship (00:18:54) Sharing how they met, their mindset shifts, and the intentional steps taken to build a healthy relationship.
Defining What You Want in a Relationship (00:20:49) Exploring the challenge of identifying what you truly want versus what you don’t want in a partner.
The Messy Middle: Parenthood and Pandemic (00:22:09) How the relationship was tested by having a child, the pandemic, and unexpected life changes.
Navigating Major Life Shifts (00:27:41) Describing engagement, pregnancy, moving, and family losses as major relationship turning points.
Second Major Shift: Family and Loss (00:28:43) Coping with further family changes, loss, and becoming more intentional in the relationship.
Advice for Men Seeking Serious Relationships (00:34:21) Offering advice to men about being intentional, knowing deal breakers, and seeking serious commitment.
Blending Families and Prioritizing Children (00:36:15) Approaching dating someone with a child and the importance of respecting parental priorities.
Real Life vs. Fantasy Relationships (00:37:21) Contrasting real-life partnership challenges with the fantasy of perpetual partying and superficial relationships.
The After: Embracing the Life You Want (00:39:30) Reflecting on reaching a new chapter where there is space to focus on themselves and enjoy life as a family.
Travel Stories: Then vs. Now (00:41:33) Comparing a first trip to Europe with a toxic partner to traveling together as a healthy couple.
Handling Stress and Bumps in the Road (00:44:00) Navigating travel mishaps and stressful situations by supporting and laughing with each other.
The Story Shift Process (00:47:23) Applying the “story shift” concept to life and relationships—focusing on what truly matters.
Powerful Quotes from the Episode
“I was mentally preparing myself to go to jail that night for no reason other than wanting to get away from this lunatic.”
“I have come to recognize and accept that what I experienced was a form of domestic violence against men.”
“One of my breaking points was going overseas, seeing all these amazing things I’d wanted to see for years, and not enjoying the person I was with.”
“After all this insanity, I made a very conscious decision to spend some time by myself and figure out what I wanted.”
“Making that story shift means really focusing on the life you want, so all the other stuff doesn’t matter as much.”
Resources CONNECT with Mandy Schulis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amanda.schulis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mandyschulisofficial?igsh=MTI3Z2Mwa29xaHA5Nw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandyschulis/ Book: 48 Hours to Change Your Life:https://amzn.to/49gBXFS
Connect with the Show
Pass the Mic Podcast: A unique monthly format featuring different experts in their zones of geniusResilient Voice Media: A global podcast network and production company amplifying great people who do great workHost: Gabi Garland, founder of Resilient Voice MediaJanuary Guest Host: Mandy Schulis, Transformational Narrative Coach & Creator of The Story Shift
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