The Matt Sodnicar Podcast

This powerful conversation explores the deep grief and vulnerability that comes from losing a loved one to suicide. Christy courageously shares her story of losing her sister Teri 17 years ago, and the profound impact it continues to have on her life. 

While the pain has never gone away, Christy finds strength in being open about her experience and hopes it helps others feel less alone. 

This intimate discussion highlights both the complexity of chronic mental illness and suicide, as well as the importance of compassion, honesty and community in the grieving process.  Teri is pictured on the left, Christy on the right.

I talk with Stephanie Villavicencio, founder of Tits Deep For Breast Cancer.

We go into Stephanie's personal journey that led to starting this impactful organization after losing her best friend Nadine to aggressive breast cancer at just 31 years old. You'll hear the touching story of how Tits Deep got its start through a fundraising effort to help Nadine with medical bills, and how its grown into so much more.

We discuss the challenges young women face in accessing early detection screenings and treatment. Stephanie shares powerful lessons learned and advice for women to be their own advocates and not ignore concerning symptoms.  I hope it inspires you as much as it did me.

Hear Stephanie's vision for the future of Tits Deep and how you can get involved in this important mission.

Ellen Busch returns for a second conversation and shares her inspiring journey of healing from past abuse through writing her memoir, facing fears of vulnerability, and finding purpose in helping others.  

Ellen reflects on her 47-year journey of fighting for her self-esteem and self-worth, culminating in the publication of her book.  My favorite part is her feeling when she describes the emotional impact of completing the book, comparing it to the shock she felt after her mother's death, and feeling a sense of victory and healing.

• Listen to our first episode from June 2021 here:  https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac1a171c
• Ellen's website, book info and more: https://www.ellenbusch.com/

Tyler Z takes me through the origin of Biked Goods, making food fun and enjoyable, coaching kids on the bike, the importance of introducing healthy habits to kids, and where his sense of community and servanthood originated.

Author Wiley Davis takes me through the origin of her memoir, and some powerful stories that comprise "It's Me or the Horse", including:

• The worst date she's ever been on?
• Earning trust and the power of a buffer zone.
• Her process of writing a book.
• The hardest chapter of her life.
• And, why didn’t she leave when she was terrified?

Take a look at her website here: https://www.booksbywd.com/