Karen Liu is a co-creator and founding host of Monomyth Diaries. With a gift for deep listening and heartfelt connection, Karen helped shape the tone and vision of the podcast—creating a space where authenticity and vulnerability take center stage. Her thoughtful presence and genuine curiosity have guided countless guests in sharing their most transformative stories.
Beyond the podcast, Karen is passionate about personal growth, community, and meaningful conversation. Though she is stepping away from hosting, her influence and spirit remain an integral part of the Monomyth journey.
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BONUS 20: Farewell Karen, Your Monomyth Continues
SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! What happens when one chapter closes but the story continues? In this heartfelt bonus episode, Karen and Mandi sit down together as Karen bids farewell—for now—to the Monomyth Diaries. As one of the founding voices of the podcast, Karen reflects on what th...
Ep 27 - Kaméla: Self-doubt to Self-worth (part 1 of 2)
SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! What happens when you begin to believe you are worthy of more? In Kaméla’s first episode of Monomyth Diaries, she bravely shares the story of her early life, shaped by emotional challengges and unhealthy relationships. As a young woman, she found herself r...
BONUS 18: Menopause Wasn’t in the Manual
SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! Why didn’t anyone tell us about this part? Most of us got “the talk” about periods—but no one mentioned what comes next. In this candid episode, Karen and Mandi open up about learning the words perimenopause and menopause much later than they needed to. Th...
Ep 24 - Maaike: Running Toward Myself (part 2 of 2)
SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! Can we run toward something and not just away? In this second episode of Maaike’s monomyth, we explore the tools, moments, and connections that helped her begin the journey back to herself. From dedicating a marathon to her late father to reaching out duri...
Ep 23 - Maaike: Buried Beneath the Roles (part 1 of 2)
SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! What happens when the life you built leaves no room for who you truly are? In this first episode of Maaike’s monomyth, she reflects on a time when her identity felt lost beneath the many roles she carried—mother, wife, caregiver, professional. Maaike opens...
BONUS 16: Let’s Avoid Shoulding on Ourselves & Others
SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! Why do we feel the need to “should” on ourselves and others? In this reflective and thought-provoking bonus episode, Mandi and Karen unpack the subtle—but powerful—ways we impose expectations through the word “should.” Whether it’s “I should have known bet...
Ep 21 - Stephanie: Searching for Stability
SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! What happens when the foundation you’ve built suddenly begins to shift? In this heartfelt first episode with Stephanie, we explore her journey from a joyful, stable life to the emotional upheaval brought on by unexpected change. Stephanie shares how she bu...
BONUS 15: Al-Anon: Support for Families and Friends
SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! How do we begin to heal when someone else’s addiction has left our lives in chaos? In this bonus short, Karen and Mandi sit down for a heartfelt conversation about Al-Anon—a 12-step program for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Mandi opens up abo...
BONUS 13: Reflections & Ripples: How Nikki and Sarah’s Stories Changed Us
SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! What happens when you sit with someone else’s story long enough to let it change you? In this special bonus episode, Mandi and Karen revisit the unforgettable journeys of Nikki and Sarah—two women who faced life-altering pain and came out the other side wi...
BONUS 12: Take What You Like: The Meaning Behind Our Motto
SEND US A TEXT, we’d love to hear from you! In this short, Karen and Mandi unpack the meaning behind “Take what you like and leave the rest.” It’s all about keeping an open mind, focusing on the good, and knowing that not everything will resonate with everyone—and that’s totally okay! No judgment, n...