In this episode of When Life’s Unfair, Marianne shares one of the most painful and unfair experiences of her life, being unexpectedly fired from her job. She opens up about the shock, shame, and fear that followed, and how deeply her identity had been tied to her career.

Through honest reflection, Marianne walks listeners through the emotional aftermath of job loss and the slow process of rebuilding self worth. She shares how journaling, gratitude, and reconnecting with her true identity helped her heal, and how losing her job ultimately led her to a new calling in mental health counseling.

This episode offers hope to anyone facing a layoff, termination, or career setback, reminding listeners that a job does not define their value and that sometimes what feels like the end is actually the beginning of something meaningful.

In this episode of When Life’s Unfair, Marianne invites listeners to slow down and explore one of the most meaningful journeys we can take, getting to know ourselves. Drawing from her own experiences, she reflects on how roles, labels, and expectations can slowly replace identity, leading to burnout, disconnection, and the need to wear masks just to get through the day.

Marianne shares gentle, practical ways to reconnect with your true self through self reflection, journaling, mindfulness, creativity, and paying attention to what gives or drains your energy. With compassion and honesty, she reminds listeners that self discovery is not a destination but an ongoing journey rooted in curiosity, courage, and self compassion. This episode encourages you to choose growth, reconnect with who you are, and rediscover who you were always meant to be.

In this episode of When Life’s Unfair, Marianne reflects on September 11, 2001, and how that moment became a life changing curveball. As a young mother of three living on a military post, she shares the shock, fear, and uncertainty of that day, followed by lockdown, deployment, and sudden independence.

Through her story, Marianne explores how to cope when life changes instantly and unfairly. She offers simple tools for grounding, allowing emotions, focusing on what can be controlled, and extending grace to ourselves. This episode is a reminder that healing happens one breath at a time, and even in the hardest seasons, strength and hope can quietly grow.