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!
Live the Life Podcast with Toni Mattson
Brave Beyond Service: Part 2 | Strong Outside. Struggling Inside.
She’s doing all the things. Holding it together. Showing up for everyone.
But inside? She’s unraveling.
In this episode, we’re naming what so many female veterans feel but rarely say out loud—how strength can become a mask, and how seeking help for your mental or spiritual health is still way too taboo.
We’re breaking that silence.
With real stories, grounded truth, and a clear message:
You’re allowed to be strong and still need support.
Looking for more?
You can find resources, tools, and ways to connect with me at tonimattson.com.
While you’re there, check out my book Unlikely Recruits—20 real stories about how God enlists horses to help veterans heal.
And if this episode stirred something in you, I’d love to hear about it.
Email me anytime at toni@tonimattson.com or come say hi at Trinity Equestrian Center.
Resources for the Road
- Toni Mattson Online – Tools, podcast, and more | www.tonimattson.com
- Trinity Equestrian Center – Equine-assisted sessions for veterans and families
www.trinity-ec.com | (715) 835-4530 - Toni’s Book: Unlikely Recruits – 20 real stories of healing with horses and faith
Available on Amazon - VA Women Veterans Call Center – Real people answering real questions
1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636) | www.womenshealth.va.gov - Veterans Crisis Line – Confidential support, 24/7
Dial 988 and Press 1 | Text 838255 | www.veteranscrisisline.net - Code of Support Foundation – Case coordination, navigation, and peer support | www.codeofsupport.org
- Blue Star Families – Resources and community for military families
www.bluestarfam.org - Service Women’s Action Network (SWAN) – Advocacy and support for service
women and female veterans | www.servicewomen.org - Women Veterans Network (WoVeN) – Peer support groups and community connection | www.wovenwomenvets.org
- Foundation for Women Warriors – Housing, childcare, education & workforce development for women veterans www.foundationforwomenwarriors.org
- SHEROES United – Empowerment and trauma recovery resources for women veterans | www.sheroesunited.org
- Army Women’s Foundation – Scholarships, leadership development, and support for all Army women, past and present | www.awfdn.org