This Is My Story

This Is My Story

Introducing “This Is My Story,” a podcast of everyday women sharing their candid stories of struggles and setbacks and how they have shaped their lives. In each episode, we’ll bring you deeply personal authentic conversations with women from all walks of life that will inspire and empower you or simply remind you that you’re never alone in your challenges.

Tune in to hear stories that will touch your heart, spark your motivation, and remind you that no matter what life throws your way, you have the power to rewrite your story.

“This Is My Story.” What’s yours?

Recent Episodes

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Jan. 24, 2024

Ep. 12 - Amanda's Story: Growing Up with a Schizophrenic Dad, Severe Anxiety, and A Journey of Healing

In today’s episode, I speak with my high school best friend, Amanda Barham, whose journey growing up in the shadows of her father's schizophrenia has shaped her into the resilient person she is today. From battling severe an…
Nov. 28, 2023

Ep. 11 - Jessi's Story: Her Story of Being Adopted, Coping at the Age of 16 with the Sudden Loss of Her Mom, and Parenting a Nonverbal Autistic Son

Today, I'm chatting with Jessi Caldwell, my sister-in-law. Jessi wears many hats – she's a devoted wife, a nurturing mother, and a corporate learning executive. At just 8 months old, Jessi's life took a profound turn as she …
Nov. 21, 2023

Ep. 10 - Katie's Story: "I Lost My Mom and My Marriage in 24 Hours of Each Other”

Award-winning entertainer, Katie Deal has performed to sold out houses across the US and Canada. A proud Georgia-born artist, Katie is best known for her authentic country sound. She was the 2016 recipient of the Georgia Cou…
Nov. 14, 2023

Ep. 9 - Cherry’s Story: A Journey to Wellness and Strength

After years of dealing with her own dysfunctional relationship with food and exercise and being diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder, Cherry Hudnall–now a Nutrition Coach and Fitness Trainer–knew that in order for her life…
Oct. 31, 2023

Ep. 8 - Jennifer's Story: Religious Trauma, Deconstruction, Leaving the Church, Living with Chronic Pain, and Adult-Diagnosed Autism

In today's episode, Jennifer Wildeboer shares about religious trauma–including satanic panic, rapture anxiety, and purity culture–her journey through deconstruction, and ultimately her decision to leave the church. We also t…
Oct. 24, 2023

Ep. 7 - Tiffany’s Story: Miracles in the Midst of Struggles - The Loss of a Sibling, The Search for the Father She Never Knew, Infertility & Miscarriage, Divorce and More

In today's episode, I had the privilege of chatting with childhood friend Tiffany Sumrall and her story is nothing short of inspiring. We delved into the many heartaches she's faced in her life, from the early loss of her tw…
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About the Host

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Melissa Teutsch

Host & Producer

Long-time podcast listener, first-time podcaster, Melissa Teutsch's career has mostly involved storytelling. For almost 20 years, she has worked in the publishing industry as a publicist, sales and marketing director, and now a business manager for a book publicity firm. She holds a degree in Mass Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations and as an Enneagram 5, you can be assured that she thoroughly researched and planned this new endeavor for many months before going live.

A native of Louisiana, Melissa and her family live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains where they now enjoy summers that don't involve triple digit temperatures. In her spare time, Melissa enjoys hiking, reading, baking, dabbling in home improvement on her 106-year-old home, traveling, and spending time with her husband and two kids.