So Much More to This Story 🙏🏾 Check Out Our Podcast on YouTube!

Every photo, every video, every highlight reel you see on social media? It only scratches the surface. What you catch in a few seconds on Instagram or TikTok — that’s just a glimpse. There’s so much more to the story. That’s exactly why we launched our podcast: to dive deeper, to get real, and to create space for the conversations that matter.

So before you scroll past, hear me out. Because the story behind what you see online is layered, raw, and absolutely worth sharing.

The Real Reason We Started the Podcast

If you’ve been following us for a while, you know we’re all about authenticity. But social media can sometimes make that hard. Algorithms reward perfection, trends change by the week, and we often end up only sharing the polished moments.

We started our podcast because we wanted to change that. We wanted a place where we could:

• Share unfiltered stories
• Talk about mental health, growth, healing, and setbacks
• Feature voices that don’t always get the spotlight
• Laugh, cry, reflect — all of it, in real time

This isn’t just content. It’s connection.

Behind the Highlights: What You Didn’t See

Remember that photo I posted after my big move? Smiling, suitcase in hand, cute caption? What you didn’t see was the anxiety that kept me up for nights beforehand. The way I second-guessed myself while packing. The tears I cried on the plane.

Or that gym progress photo I shared last month — it came after a really rough season of burnout, where I didn’t want to do anything, let alone lift weights. It wasn’t just about the physical gains — it was about reclaiming my energy, day by day.

These are the stories we unpack on the podcast. The moments that never make it to the feed, but shape everything we do.

The Guests. The Energy. The Vibes.

One of the best parts of this journey? The people we’ve had the privilege to sit down with. From creators and entrepreneurs to mental health advocates, athletes, and everyday people with powerful voices — the energy is always real.

In Episode 3, we talked with someone who left their 9-to-5 to pursue a dream that everyone told them was too risky. In Episode 7, we opened up about grief and how it can reshape your purpose. In Episode 10, we explored friendships and how adulting can make it so complicated to maintain them.

No topic is off-limits. No mask required. Just real talk, real people, and real impact.

Why You Should Listen

Look — we’re all out here trying to figure life out. Some days it feels like we’re thriving, other days we’re surviving. What we’ve found through this podcast is that we’re not alone.

Here’s what you’ll get when you listen:

• Honest conversations that don’t shy away from the tough stuff
• Life lessons that come from lived experience, not a textbook
• Inspiration and insight without the fake hype
• Laughter and lightness even in the deep topics
• A reminder that your story is valid, your feelings matter, and your growth is worth celebrating

If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, unseen, or just curious to hear how others are navigating the same things you are — this is your space.

Some of Our Favorite Moments (So Far)

• When one of our guests admitted they used to rehearse phone calls before making them — the flood of DMs we got after that episode proved how relatable that was!
• When we did a spontaneous Q&A and ended up talking about first heartbreaks, embarrassing high school moments, and how healing isn’t linear.
• The time we tried to record outside and got interrupted by a flock of birds. We left it in because honestly? That chaos felt right.

What’s Coming Next

We’re just getting started. Season 2 is already in the works and it’s going to be even more personal, more dynamic, and more interactive. Think:

• Live podcast tapings
• More audience-submitted questions
• Collabs with other creators and wellness advocates
• Real-time reflections on what’s happening in our lives right now

And yes — we’re thinking of adding video diaries, behind-the-scenes content, and even a few vlog-style episodes. Stay tuned!

How You Can Support

If anything we’ve said here has resonated with you, here’s how you can be part of the journey:

• Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube — hit that bell 🔔 so you don’t miss an episode
• Leave a comment or review — your feedback helps more people discover us
• Share it with a friend — you never know who might need to hear what we’re talking about
• DM us your story — seriously, we read every single one

This isn’t just a platform. It’s a community. And you’re a part of it.

The Bigger Picture

“So much more to this story” isn’t just a catchy title. It’s a truth we all carry. Every person you pass, every profile you scroll past — they’ve got their own version of this phrase.

We hope our podcast reminds you to be curious. To ask questions. To listen deeper. To lead with empathy. And most of all, to know that whatever chapter you’re in — it matters.

So come hang out with us. Tune in while you’re on a walk, folding laundry, driving, or winding down after a long day. Let’s talk. Let’s grow. Let’s unpack all the things we usually skip over.

There’s so much more to this story — and we’re just getting started.

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Check out our podcast on YouTube. Trust us, you’ll feel right at home.

@thecolelife

So much more to this story 🙏🏾 check out our podcast on youtube!

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