Live the Life Podcast with Toni Mattson
How can I feel closer to God? How can I feel inspired, encouraged, and fulfilled? How do I create more space in my day to live a life that really matters? A life with purpose and meaning? How do I create my peace and protect it? How can I grow personally and spiritually?
If these questions roam in your beautiful brain, then you’ve come to the right place.
Live the Life is a practical, roll-up-your sleeves, workshop-style podcast for women who yearn to live a more meaningful life. Each weekly episode is packed with how-to, step-by-step strategies to create the life you’re dying to live.
Empowering women to rediscover their passion, redefine what matters, and recapture time to live a life of purpose is MY passion.
I’m a Midwest gal, a speaker, writer, encourager, a peace-claimer, change-maker, and lover of all things God, family, horses and hope. I’m a founder of Trinity Equestrian Center - Wisconsin’s Leader in Equine Assisted Therapy, specializing in veterans with PTSD.
For two decades, I’ve traveled the US and Canada appearing as a panelist, guest, and key-note speaker on radio, TV and Podcast programs. I’ve spoken at colleges, seminaries, churches, at international conferences, and business development workshops. I’ve testified four times before the WI State Senate and Committee on Veteran Affairs on behalf of veterans with PTSD.
I encourage women to fearlessly ask the provocative question – "What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life on?" And then I go about helping them answer and achieve it. No matter your season in life, what you do, or what you hope to do – I want this podcast to be for you!
We’ll cover topics like: faith, growth, peace, life, death, clarity, simplicity, health, purpose, Veterans, and oh my gosh — so much more! We’ll dive deep into things that bring value to our lives, help us focus and flourish, and set us up to live the life God created us for. And every last episode of the month is Q&A Day, where I invite you to send in their burning questions. I’m so excited you’re on this ride with me! So Mount Up ~ Put your heels into ‘er… this is the “Live the Life” Podcast!
Episodes
52 episodes
Interview with Dave & Christi Dyke | Beneath The Badge
Dave and Christi Dyke know what it means to carry the weight of service—and the scars that come with it. In this episode of Live the Life, we talk about what’s really beneath the badge—marriage, trauma, resilience, and finding...
Interview with Pastor Paul Berthiaume
What does it really mean to have permission—to be where you are, and still grow? In this conversation, Pastor Paul Berthiaume of Jacob’s Well Church gives us a fresh look at faith, resilience, and renewal. He shares why he said yes to the Stren...
Interview with Chris Kroeze
"Some of the best people I’ve ever met never talked about what they’ve been through. They just showed up, kept showing up—and music was how I could show up for them." —Chris KroezeToday on Live the Life, y...
Interview with Robert Goodland - Firefighter Turned Horseman, Trauma Survivor Turned Healer
This week on Live the Life, I sat down with my longtime friend Rob Goodland—firefighter turned horseman, trauma survivor turned healer. From running into burning buildings to standing in the arena with horses, Rob’s story is raw, layer...
Interview with Dr. Kevin Schultz
"Regaining your health—and keeping it—doesn’t come from a pill. It’s small, intentional steps, done daily, that create lasting success." – Dr. Kevin SchultzToday on Live the Life, we’re sitting down with Dr. Kevi...
Sometimes, Honesty Takes More Guts Than Glory: Interview with Jessica Lynch
Today on Live the Life, you’ll hear a story the headlines got wrong—straight from the woman who lived it.She never fired a shot—but the world called her a hero. Soldier, veteran, and former POW Jessica Lynch sets the record ...
Brave Beyond Service: Part 6 | What Comes Next - Stronger Than Before
This episode wraps up the Brave Beyond Service series—and it’s one we hope stays with you.It pulls together the stories, struggles, and soul work we’ve shared so far. It’s about what happens next. After the identity crisis. Afte...
Brave Beyond Service | Part 5: Your Way of Healing Doesn’t Have to Match Her Way
Your Way Back Doesn’t Have to Match HersWhat if healing isn’t about what works—but what fits?In this episode, Toni speaks directly to the women who’ve tried the “right” things but still feel off. Therapy didn’t land. ...
Brave Beyond Service | Part 4: She Served. She Sacrificed. Why Is That Still Not Enough?
For every woman who’s ever been underestimated—this one’s for you.She wore the uniform.She stepped up. She showed up. She served.So why—after all that—is she still questioned?Still overlooked? Still mistaken...
Brave Beyond Service: Part 3 | Home, But Not Whole Yet
She came home to family—but is in a fight to find herself.She hung up the uniform and returned to the life she left behind… but nothing feels the same.Not her routine. Not her relationships. Not even herself.In this epi...
Brave Beyond Service: Part 2 | Strong Outside. Struggling Inside.
You’re doing all the things. Showing up. Keeping it together.But inside? You’re barely hanging on.In this episode of Brave Beyond Service, we’re naming what so many female veterans carry silently—PTS, anxiety, depression, em...
Brave Beyond Service: Part 1 | Who Am I Without the Uniform?
You’re not lost—you’re becoming.She served. She sacrificed. She took the uniform off.And now she’s left wondering—Who am I without it?This first episode of Brave Beyond Service kicks off the conversation so m...
The Greatest Gift That Can Never Be Wrapped
What would you do if you were given only months to live? In my next episode of the Live the Life podcast, you’re invited to sit in on a deeply personal and unfiltered conversation with my dear friends of over 40 years. We talk about th...
Beyond Service: Embracing the Unknown and Finding New Strength
In this episode, Toni explores the journey beyond military service—embracing the unknown, letting go of labels, and discovering new strengths and purpose. With insights on fulfillment and curiosity, she guides listeners through finding meaning ...
Beyond Service: Reclaiming Purpose and Identity in Civilian Life
Toni dives into the emotional journey veterans face after service. This episode explores the shift from mission-driven life to finding a renewed sense of self, emphasizing the power of inner strength, identity, and purposeful rediscovery beyond...
Veterans Day - Honoring Life After Service
In this special Veterans Day episode, we honor more than just the service—we honor the journey that follows. Join me as we explore the courage it takes for veterans to find purpose and identity beyond the uniform, the silent battles they face, ...
Rewriting Recovery: The Can’t-Miss Event
Excited to share a glimpse of what I’ll be speaking about as the guest speaker at the Rewriting Recovery Event on September 21st at the Red House of Hope in Mondovi, Wisconsin! In this episode, I'll dive into some of the key themes and powerful...
Could There Be an Upside to Trauma?
Discover the upside of trauma in our latest episode! Join me, Toni Mattson, as we explore Post-Traumatic Growth and hear inspiring stories from veterans who’ve turned their toughest battles into incredible breakthroughs. Change the narrative, e...
One Word - Shifting the Narrative
Can one word change everything? Tune in as we reveal how shifting from 'Post Traumatic Stress Disorder' to 'Post Traumatic Stress Response' can transform lives. In this first episode, "Shifting the Narrative," we explore this powerful idea thro...
Toni's Totally Unofficial Full Knee Replacement Prep & Recovery Guide
Questions have been coming in like crazy about Toni's full knee replacement, so this week Toni has decided to give you all a guide to the prep & recovery!
A Veteran's Message of Danger Ahead
In today's gripping episode of "Live the Life," host Toni Mattson brings us the raw, transformative journey of Michael, a veteran navigating the constant "Danger Ahead" signs of life post-combat. Through his eyes, we witness the profound str...
Every Day's a Treasure Hunt: Spotting God in Everyday.
There's such an excitement in hunting for treasure, isn't there? The clues, the chase, the big reveal...It's all so thrilling, but the treasure hunt I'm inviting you on today isn't about those things. It's about finding something far more...
The Rhythm of Faith
Join us for an episode of exploring the essence of our path through the lens of joy and blessings - Embracing the idea that it's not just about where we are going, but the rhythm and movement of how we get there.
From Capitol To Corral - Gov. Evers' Visit to Trinity Equestrian Center
Picture this: Governor Tony Evers stepping into our world of equine therapy. Yes, the governor himself! It was an incredible day, to say the least.Why Tune In:- A Visit Unlike Any Other: Imagine the governor, right here with us, d...
