The Your Story Matters Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Men in their 30s and 40s are some of the most exhausted people on the planet. Why? Because we’ve spent years chasing hype. We’ve been told that masculinity is about appearing strong, looking successful, or proving ourselves at every turn. We’ve been taught to fake confidence when we’re dying inside, to build reputations instead of relationships, and to trade our true selves for applause that never lasts. But here’s the truth: every man has to face this question at some point:...

Send us Fan Mail Triggers Are Windows to Heal (the Wounds) You know the feeling: a sudden sound, a fleeting look, a familiar smell, or a particular phrase, and just like that, you’re transported back to that childhood bedroom, that kitchen table, or that hallway, completely frozen in time. So even though your body feels it, how do you handle triggers? 👍 Download, Listen & Subscribe: “Trigger Trouble" Support the show ✌️Thanks for Subscribing! ✅ Enjoy these links below ➡️ 30-...

Send us Fan Mail On this powerful episode of The Your Story Matters Podcast, Branon Dempsey sits down with special guest Abbi Nye to talk about breaking the silence and finding your voice after trauma. 📣 Abbi shares her courageous journey of speaking up, reclaiming her story, and walking through the healing process after religious and emotional abuse. If you’ve ever felt silenced, stuck, or searching for hope—you are not alone. "Breaking the Silence"- Finding your voice from the trauma Your v...

Send us Fan Mail New Series: “Reclaiming Your Emotional Freedom” “The Power of Naming Anxiety” – How labeling your anxiety and the emotional overload helps regain control. Anxiety can surge into our lives—sometimes quietly, other times with overwhelming force. It can hijack our thoughts, dictate our reactions, and leave us feeling powerless. But what if I told you that one of the most effective ways to manage anxiety and emotional distress is simply to name it? 👍 Listen and Subscribe to this ...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve all been there—holding out hope that someone will finally change. Maybe this time, things will be different. Maybe this time, they’ll see the pain they’ve caused. But here’s the hard truth: when someone remains unchanged, their behavior doesn’t change either. And when we grant repeat offenders access to our lives, we’re often inviting the same harm, wrapped in the same package. Support the show ✌️Thanks for Subscribing! ✅ Enjoy these links below ➡️ 30-40 Men Ris...

Send us Fan Mail How can a narcissist control many people at one time? They smile wide. They speaks in warm tones. It feels like trust. But beneath the surface, something darker is at work. Toxic narcissists use “Affection Flooding” as a strategy to create an environment (by a group of people,) where their power is protected. They flood this “special” group of followers with praise, false loyalty, and surface-level connection for one purpose: control. Support the show ✌️Thanks for Subscribing...

Send us Fan Mail Getting Hit By A Deer Never Felt So Good - My Unwanted Tragedy and Relation with Trauma. Trauma is not a choice. But healing is a choice. It’s choosing not to let the event define you. It’s waking up each day and saying, “Today: I’ll make one more choice. I'll take one more step.” Support the show ✌️Thanks for Subscribing! ✅ Enjoy these links below ➡️ 30-40 Men Rising Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNbD8Sq7PDX912jxaQU60MnpHHr_AHLNi ➡️ Podcast / iTunes:...

Send us Fan Mail Down In The Dirt of Grief — Join Your Story Matters as Branon Dempsey sits down with Theo Boyd to explore the journey of grief and healing. 🌱 “Dirt is where it all starts, and one day, where it all will end.” Theo dives deep into the roots of our emotions, showing how true healing begins when we return to the beginning and allow ourselves to feel every memory, lesson, and love that shapes us. Out of the dirt, something beautiful can bloom. VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/yqAPa9...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our first edition of Micro Matters! A series of short podcast episodes based on conversations about healing from abuse and narcissism. In this snippet I share part of my story, hope it brings you encouragement today.Welcome to the first edition of Micro Matters! In this series of brief podcast episodes, we explore meaningful conversations about healing from abuse and overcoming narcissism. In this snippet, I share a glimpse of my journey, with the hope of inspiring...

Send us Fan Mail 📛 Dealing with spiritual abuse and religious hypocrisy is painful enough, especially when working through multiple layers of betrayal. Survivors find it challenging to maintain their faith, but it's important to be reminded that there is still hope and that they are loved. 👉 Ben Koppin & Courtney Bandeko | "Pastor's Kid” WATCH VIDEO: https://youtu.be/fcVQwVndRMk Support the show ✌️Thanks for Subscribing! ✅ Enjoy these links below ➡️ 30-40 Men Rising Videos: http...

Send us Fan Mail Telling your story involves healing for your own sake and to let others know that they are not alone. 📣 Exciting news! The premiere of the first episode of Season One of "The Your Story Matters Podcast" with host @branondempsey is now available. Our special guest for this episode is the inspiring author, speaker, and survivor @marydemuth. 👀 You can find the podcast on iTunes, Youtube and most audio and video streaming platforms. Don't miss out on this incredibl...