A collection of stories from people who have experienced life-changing events. accepted the pains of the past and came out strong and forever changed.

You’ll hear stories from people who have struggled with addiction, divorce, teen motherhood, adoption, and so much more! I would love to hear from you! Please reach out if you have topic ideas, or if you would like to share your story. NEW SEASON JANUARY 2025!

Dear past thank you

Listen on

  • Dear Past Thank You Podcast

    Journey to Recovery

    This is an inspiring story about addiction, recovery, and a man's powerful future. Sonia chats with her cousin, Britt to talk about his addiction to alcohol, the moment when he almost took his life, and his journey to recovery.

  • Dear Past Thank You

    Next First Steps

    She is a mom, entrepreneur, community advocate, and lover of life. My friend Allison shares her emotional 43-year journey about love, loss, trauma, and divorce. This is a two-part episode so make sure you listen to both. In part 2, Allison discusses tips and resources on how she overcame the narcissistic abuse and how she continues to heal.

  • Comeback Story

    Angela shares her story about living in survival mode which leads to depression and near suicide. She talks about her divorce, her health, and the moments that brought her out of the darkness to where she is today. She has the sweetest heart, she is full of light and she is on a mission to help others - this is her comeback story! I am excited to introduce to you, my dear friend Angela.

  • Success Through Failure

    Since the age of 16, Matilda has been through more than most teenagers. This is a story of a young mother who has failed, persevered, failed again, and continues to get up and fight. Such an inspiring story and confirmation that you should never give up on your dreams.

  • Life Continues

    Ronnie shares how he decided to get serious about recovery by seeking adventure and living his best life leaving behind 35 years of addiction and depression. Ronnie is the CEO of Life Continues Recovery, a long-term innovative approach to behavioral health treatment programs.

  • Two Lives

    An unexpected guest finds the courage to tell her triumphant story about the life she used to live, and the one she lives now.