"Little Book of Confessions" started with my journal—then it became something more. I scribbled truths, passed around notebooks in bars, and collected strangers’ confessions—because we all have things we don’t say out loud. This podcast is for the stories that stick with us, the secrets we carry, and the moments that shape us. Expect raw, real, and sometimes hilarious confessions—mine, yours, and those from the wild—plus lessons from my life, coaching, and writing. Some secrets deserve to be told. Let’s confess.
Ep. 10 | Little Girl, Big Feelings - In a Mead Notebook
This one’s for the grandmas who quietly carry our history. In this episode, I share a tender memory of discovering a pink Mead notebook my Grandma Donna saved for decades—a notebook filled with poems and stories I wrote as a little girl. It’s not just about nostalgia. It’s about remembering the child I was, the dreams I had, and the quiet proof that I’ve always been a writer. I reflect on the power of holding on to our younger selves, how memory works when childhood trauma is part of the stor...
31 Jul 2025
Ep. 9 | Charlie, Magic, and the Love That Saved Me
In this heartfelt episode, Melissa opens up about the decade she spent with her dog Charlie—how he helped her break through anxiety, move across the country, and feel unconditional love for the first time. She reflects on the deep connection between pets and our healing, the unexpected friendship that blossomed through dog walks, and the recent loss of Magic, Charlie’s canine companion. This is a love story—between a girl and her dog, between grief and growth, and the four-legged angels that ...
18 Jul 2025
Ep. 8 | Skeleton Keys, Secrets, and Survival
Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation and may be difficult for some listeners. Today, I crack open a box of handwritten memories — little notebooks I used to pass around, filled with secrets, affirmations, confessions, and anonymous truths. What started as a quirky project with skeleton keys and handmade envelopes turns into a raw reflection on my past, my strength, and a moment that nearly changed everything. This one is about survival, connection, and rememb...
10 Jul 2025
Ep. 7 | The Girl I Never Forgot
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders. If this topic feels too heavy right now, please take care of yourself and skip as needed. In this episode of Little Book of Confessions, I open up about my own struggles with disordered eating and the girl I met at 17 who changed me forever. She was 19, beautiful, brilliant — and in pain. Her letters, quotes, and poems still live in my journal, and I read them here today because her voice — and the voices of so many — deserve ...
2 Jul 2025
Ep. 6 | K-Dramas, Heritage, and My Grandmother’s Goodbye
Melissa May reflects on her Korean grandmother Marie's life, discussing themes of heritage, food, culture, memory, and grief, revealing the impact of family history.
24 Jun 2025
Ep. 5 | What I Used to Be Embarrassed About
Melissa May shares her journey of overcoming the stigma of not having a college degree and achieving success through hard work and self-defined terms.
18 Jun 2025
Ep. 4 | There Is Some Good in This World
Melissa May reflects on J.R.R. Tolkien's quote about fighting for the good in the world, exploring themes of hope, resilience, and survival amidst modern anxieties.
3 Jun 2025
Ep. 3 | When the Words Finally Came
Melissa May shares a deeply personal and vulnerable journal entry detailing a past experience with sexual assault and the struggle to articulate the truth.
3 Jun 2025
Ep. 1 | The Stories We Haven’t Told Yet
Melissa May shares her personal journey of self-discovery, discussing her nomadic childhood, queer identity, and experiences with trauma, revealing how these experiences shaped her voice as a writer and storyteller.
3 Jun 2025
Ep. 2 | The Secret That Changed Everything
Melissa May recounts finding her father after a decade apart, which leads to a handwritten confession and unravels a family story in this personal episode.
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3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100
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