Thriving when happily ever after doesn't pan out

My Story Podcast with Eli

Welcome to My Story Podcast with Eli – a heartfelt and honest podcast where Merianne Drew sits down with Eli to share the deeply personal chapters of his life. From humble beginnings to pivotal turning points, Eli opens up about his journey through love, challenges, and growth. Together, Merianne and Eli dive into the real and raw moments of his relationship—how it began, the ups and downs they've faced, and the strength they’ve found in each other. They also share what it’s like raising kids while navigating life’s complexities, offering an inspiring look at family, connection, and resilience. Whether you're in a relationship, raising kids, or just love powerful storytelling, My Story Podcast with Eli invites you to listen in, reflect, and maybe even heal a little along the way.

Co-Parenting, Grace & Family: Elizabeth's Story

In this heartfelt episode of My Story, Merianne sits down with Elizabeth to explore the deeply personal and often complex journey of co-parenting.Elizabeth shares her real-life experiences navigating life with her husband, their children, and the extended family dynamics that shape their day-to-day lives. From moments of struggle to unexpected growth, Elizabeth opens up about what it takes to build a healthy, respectful co-parenting relationship, even when the road gets bumpy. She and Merianne discuss setting boundaries, creating emotional safety for kids, and fostering peace in blended or extended family situations.  Whether you're co-parenting, part of a blended family, or simply curious about what real healing and communication look like—this conversation is filled with honesty, hope, and helpful insight.

Thriving when happily ever after doesn't pan out

She believed in fairytales, gave everything to her marriage, and kept telling herself things would get better. But behind the scenes, something felt off—and over time, that feeling got harder to ignore. In this episode of My Story with Merianne Drew, Nicole shares the story she never thought she’d tell. It’s about the slow erosion of self, the mental load of walking on eggshells, and the moment one therapy session flipped her world upside down. If you’ve ever questioned your reality, stayed quiet to keep the peace, or wondered, Is it me?—this one’s for you. Don’t miss this powerful conversation about waking up, getting honest, and choosing yourself.

From A Mess to a Miracle: Boldly Hannah Johnson

After two divorces and on the brink of a third, struggling to succeed as an entrepreneur and feeling like life was all swimming upstream, Hannah realized that maybe the problem wasn’t everything outside of her. Once she was able to summon the courage to take 100% responsibility for her results she was able to surrender her way of judging circumstances. Having done so, she practiced applying a filter of love over the way she saw herself and every seeming challenge that came her way to transform her results from flailing to prevailing.

Hope for Healing: Deliverance from the trauma of a satanic ritual cult.

Mary Jo shares her story of being born into a satanic ritual cult; the journey through and out of hell into a life of peace and joy on her own terms.