Outro

In this episode, Lindsey sits down with reality personality + author Mayci Neeley to talk resilience, healing, and building a life you love after unimaginable loss. Mayci opens up about early motherhood, traumatic relationships, and the truth behind her Mormon upbringing.

Ahead, discover the untold story behind Mayci’s viral reality TV success, her raw + powerful memoir, and her spiritual + emotional transformation after surviving grief and depression. Packed with wisdom for navigating family expectations, faith, and self-worth, Mayci’s story is a must-listen.

Plus, Mayci reveals how motherhood saved her, why speaking up heals, and the steps to living your own unapologetic truth. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your darkest moments into your biggest breakthroughs, this episode will light the way.

We also talk about:

• Navigating shame + perfectionism when life doesn’t go as planned
• Growing up Mormon + forging a personal relationship with faith
• Finding strength + self-acceptance after an abusive relationship
• Parenting in a digital age + protecting kids from social media
• Processing grief + depression during pregnancy
• Keeping marriages strong—with therapy, check-ins, and date nights
• Building thick skin for reality TV + online criticism
• How fame + visibility impact friendships + privacy
• Setting boundaries for self-care + social media sharing
• The healing power of vulnerability, storytelling, and helping others

Resources:

• “Told You So” is available now: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Told-You-So/Mayci-Neeley/9781668099926?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKUuiRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpzgpNkIIrWq_G7K6P3aVqDh68w693MIdlvByV4WZDOVRDShIuT4H6MFskDGC_aem_JszUXcHHi7JUy1Aaoq18Dw
• Instagram: @maycineeley
• TikTok: @maycineeley

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