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Unmasking The Heart For Change
Tammy Winstead
22 episodes
1 day ago
Where real stories meet real healing. We go behind the scenes of personal transformation and community impact—one heart-to-heart at a time.
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Where real stories meet real healing. We go behind the scenes of personal transformation and community impact—one heart-to-heart at a time.
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Personal Journals
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Episodes (20/22)
Unmasking The Heart For Change
Empowering Tomorrow: The Launch of the Blytheville Youth Council

Empowering Tomorrow: The Launch of the Blytheville Youth Council

Description:
In this heartfelt episode of Unmasking the Heart for Change, host Tammy Winstead unveils a powerful new initiative — The Blytheville Youth Council, a collaborative program designed to inspire, equip, guide, and mentor the next generation of leaders in partnership with Mayor Melisa Logan and the Daddy Lacy Project.

As Blytheville stands at a pivotal moment in its story, the Youth Council represents more than a program — it’s a movement to give our young people a voice, connect them with mentors, and bridge the gap between youth passion and city purpose.

Tammy shares how the vision came to life, the mission and structure behind the council, and how local mentors and businesses can get involved. From civic engagement to hands-on leadership development, the Blytheville Youth Council is preparing students to lead, serve, and transform their community — one heart-to-heart at a time.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How the idea for the Blytheville Youth Council began
  • The four pillars that define its mission: Empower, Equip, Guide, Mentor
  • What makes mentorship the heartbeat of this program
  • Examples of youth-driven project ideas
  • How local leaders, mentors, and businesses can help empower tomorrow

Key Quote:
“Legacy isn’t what we leave for people — it’s what we leave in them.”

Call to Action:
💖 Interested in becoming a mentor or supporter?
Click for the Mentor Application
Click for the Blytheville Youth Council Application

Donate:
CashApp: $Daddylacyproject1
PayPal: daddylacyproject22@gmail.com

Click here to learn more about The Daddy Lacy Project

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19 hours ago
15 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking the Bruises - Healing After the Hurt with Brandie Maddox

Episode Title: Unmasking the Bruises - Healing After the Hurt with Author & Advocate Brandie Maddox

Guest: Brandie Maddox, HR Leader • Trauma Survivor • Community Advocate • Author of After the Bruises Fade

 Host: Tammy Winstead
Podcast: Unmasking the Heart for Change
Theme: Domestic Violence Awareness & Healing

Episode Summary:
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Tammy sits down with Brandie Maddox, a trauma survivor and HR professional whose courage to speak out has inspired countless others to begin their healing journeys. Through her book After the Bruises Fade, Brandi opens up about surviving abuse, reclaiming her voice, and learning that healing doesn’t begin with perfection—it begins with honesty.

Together, Tammy and Brandie explore what it means to rebuild after trauma, the myths surrounding healing, and how compassion and leadership rooted in humanity can shift entire workplace cultures. This episode will move you, challenge you, and remind you that silence doesn’t bring peace—truth does.

Key Takeaways:
💜 Healing isn’t linear—it’s layered, uncomfortable, and deeply human.
💜 Real strength is allowing yourself to break, feel, rest, and rebuild.
💜 Forgiveness isn’t the finish line—it’s a daily choice toward peace.
💜 Leadership rooted in empathy and authenticity changes lives.
💜 Sometimes the most powerful gift we can give is our presence.

Mentioned in this Episode:

  • After the Bruises Fade by Brandie Maddox
  • Families in Transition (Domestic Violence Shelter)
  • Workforce Development Board – creating opportunities for healing and purpose
  • ACE Scores (Adverse Childhood Experiences)
  • Employee Assistance Programs and mental health in the workplace

Connect with Brandi:
📚 Order After the Bruises Fade

🏡 Support Families in Transition —  domestic violence shelter

Connect with the Show:
💬 Facebook & Instagram: @UnmaskingChange

🎙 Share your story or apply to be a guest → Guest Application
⭐ Don’t forget to subscribe, rate & review — every share helps another heart find us.

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2 weeks ago
48 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking the Stage - with Kennedy Baker, Studio 42 & Co.

Title: 🎭 Unmasking the Stage - Kennedy Baker, Studio 42 & Co.

Summary:
In this heartwarming and powerful episode, host Tammy Winstead sits down with Kennedy Baker, founder and executive director of Studio 42 & Co., a nonprofit theater company bringing bold, inclusive, and transformational arts opportunities to Mississippi County, Arkansas.

From humble beginnings in Manila to casting productions that unite kids across towns, Kennedy shares how her childhood dream became a reality — and how she’s using theater to build courage, community, and belonging in rural spaces. Whether you’re a parent, artist, educator, or simply someone who believes in the power of purpose, this conversation will leave you inspired.

In this episode, we explore:
- The origin story of Studio 42 & Co.
- Why “we do it for the one, not the 100” became their guiding mantra
- The ripple effects of creating art in rural communities
- How theater empowers youth with confidence, connection, and courage
- Kennedy’s dreams for building a permanent theater home in Mississippi County
- What the community can do to help sustain and grow the mission

Special Mention:
🎟️ 12 Angry Men, Studio 42’s next production, will debut Nov. 14–16 at The Lounge in Jonesboro, AR. Don’t miss it!

Guest Links:
📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/studio42co

🎭 Support, volunteer, or donate: https://studio42theatrecom.wixsite.com/studio42co?fbclid=IwY2xjawNYmKhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFPQlRzZVdUZk1CR3Q5VjliAR5meaBZRxgglPMtNKXxeIqkUrtH8opOqAsvMi5Hj6qWBdXSqi8C2zt8MkNPbw_aem_k4mVIQTf0TkncBb5dDGsQQ

✍️ Be A Guest: https://linktr.ee/unmaskingchange

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3 weeks ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking My Biggest Regret – Wasted Conversation

🎙️ Episode Title: Unmasking My Biggest Regret – Wasted Conversation

💔 Episode Summary:

In this deeply personal episode of Unmasking The Heart for Change, host Tammy Winstead opens her heart to share one of the most vulnerable stories of her life — the loss of her best friend and life mentor, Janie, to domestic violence 12 years ago.

As October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Tammy reflects on the power of friendship, the lessons of intentional conversation, and the weight of words left unsaid. Through laughter, memories, and pain, she unpacks her biggest regret — the time she spent on “wasted conversations” instead of leaning into the wisdom and connection that truly mattered.

This episode honors Janie’s legacy while offering a heartfelt reminder to all of us: Life is short, our conversations are sacred, and tomorrow is never promised.

“Because of who she was for me, I became that person for others.”


💬 In This Episode

  • The real story behind Tammy’s biggest life regret — “wasted conversation.”
  • The friendship and mentorship that changed everything.
  • Reflections on grief, healing, and finding purpose through pain.
  • Why intentional conversations matter more to her now than ever.
  • A heartfelt challenge to ask deeper questions and cherish the people who matter most.
  • The words that continue to guide Tammy’s journey: “No, you won’t, Tammy — because you’re a better person than that.”

💡 Key Takeaways

  • 💜 Domestic Violence Awareness: Over 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced physical violence, sexual violence, or stalking by an intimate partner.
  • 🕊️ Intentional Conversations: Don’t wait for the “perfect time.” The conversations that matter most are the ones you have now.
  • 🌱 Healing Through Legacy: Sometimes honoring someone’s memory means living out the lessons they taught you.
  • 💭 Reflection Challenge: Ask someone you love a question you’ll be grateful to know the answer to ten years from now.

🧭 Mentioned in This Episode

  • National Domestic Violence Hotline
    📞 1-800-799-7233
    💬 Text START to 88788
    🌐 thehotline.org

  • Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Learn more at every1knowsome1.org

✨ Powerful Quotes

“I can’t remember the little things we complained about… but I’ll never forget her laugh.”“Our conversations are sacred—don’t waste them.”“No, you won’t. You’re a better person than that.”

🔗 Connect & Support

🎧 Listen to more episodes of Unmasking The Heart for Change on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
📸 Follow along on Instagram: @unmaskingchange
🎙️ Guest Application Form

💌 Share this episode with someone you love — and start a conversation that matters.

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4 weeks ago
22 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking the Blytheville Emergency Squad - The Heart Behind 50 Years of Heroism

Episode: Unmasking the Blytheville Emergency Squad - The Heart Behind 50 Years of Heroism

For over five decades, the Blytheville Emergency Squad has been a lifeline in our community—quietly showing up on our worst days, from car wrecks and grain bin rescues to missing child searches and Friday night football games. In this episode, Tammy sits down with longtime first responder and volunteer leader Bryan Dunham to uncover the Squad’s history, its challenges, and the heart that keeps it alive.

You’ll hear how the Squad began as a CB radio club, how volunteer numbers have dwindled since COVID, and why this organization is still critical to our safety today. Bryan shares what motivates volunteers, how youth and women can get involved, and why stepping up now is more urgent than ever.

If you’ve ever thought about volunteering, wondered how to get CPR certified, or wanted a direct way to serve your community—this episode is your call to action.

👉 Connect with the Blytheville Emergency Squad on Facebook - Click Here
👉 Apply to be a guest on Unmasking the Heart for Change - Apply Here

What You’ll Learn

  • The Squad’s humble beginnings and 50+ years of impact
  • The current shortage of volunteers—and what’s at stake if numbers keep dropping
  • Fast-track training opportunities for youth and adults (EMR, EMT, Paramedic)
  • Why women responders are especially needed at family/child emergencies
  • The heart moments that remind volunteers why their service matters

“You hope you’ll never need it—but you definitely want it there when you call.”

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1 month ago
27 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking The Power of One Word - A Simple Practice That Transforms Everything

Episode Title: Unmasking The Power of One Word -  A Simple Practice That Transforms Everything

Episode Summary

In this heartfelt solo episode, host Tammy Winstead unpacks the life-changing practice of choosing one word to guide each year. Instead of chasing long lists of resolutions or complicated five-step plans, Tammy shares how anchoring her year with a single word has reshaped her mindset, directed her decisions, and opened her heart to growth and possibility.

Through personal stories—from launching TrueLove Designs in the middle of a global shutdown to stepping into the unknown with her podcast—Tammy shows how words can be anchors in storms, catalysts for change, and reminders of who we’re becoming.

This episode will inspire you to pause, reflect, and discover the one word that might guide your next season.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • Why words carry power to shape our thoughts, emotions, and choices
  • How Tammy’s yearly “one word” practice replaced overwhelming resolutions
  • The pivotal role her 2020 word Change played in launching her business
  • How her 2025 word Suddenly sparked opportunities she never planned for—including this very podcast
  • Practical steps to uncover your own guiding word for the year ahead


Resources & Links

  • Follow Tammy on Facebook: Unmasking the Heart for Change
  • Follow Tammy on Instagram: Unmasking the Heart for Change
  • Apply to share your story of change on the podcast: Guest Application Link
  • Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review so more hearts can find us!

Closing Reminder

Like the plants in Tammy’s story—one thriving under encouragement, another wilting under negativity—you have the power to choose what word you plant in your heart this year. Choose with intention, and watch how you bloom. 🌱


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1 month ago
12 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking the Courage to Bet on Myself

Episode Title: Unmasking the Courage to Bet on Myself

Show Notes:

This episode feels a little different, friends. Normally, I’m sitting across from someone else, unmasking their story. But today, I’m opening up about mine.

Recently, I was honored with the NEA Women in Business Award—a recognition that left me feeling humbled, grateful, and honestly a little surprised. Because the truth is, I don’t feel like someone who has “arrived.” I’m still in the messy middle—building, growing, stumbling, and getting back up again.

In this episode, I share the highs, the pivots, and the failures that shaped my journey. From starting TrueLove Designs right before the world shut down in 2020, to walking away from a corporate job, to creating Unmasking the Heart for Change, this is the real story behind what it means to bet on yourself.

And my hope? That by the end, you’ll feel inspired to bet on yourself too.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • Why success doesn’t look like shiny stages or polished résumés
  • The hardest decision I ever made (and why I don’t regret it)
  • How failure and persistence are both necessary for growth
  • The birth of TrueLove Designs and Unmasking the Heart for Change
  • A reflection question that might stir the dream inside of you


📲 Connect with me on social media:

  • Facebook: facebook.com/UnmaskingChange

  • Instagram: @unmaskingchange

  • TikTok: @unmaskingchange

  • Guest Application: Apply Here

And if today’s episode encouraged you, don’t forget to subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. That’s how more hearts can find us.

Always remember: change begins within, and it starts one heart-to-heart at a time.

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1 month ago
9 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking A Hometown Lifeline - Cooking for a Cure with Laura & Brice

🎙️ Episode: Unmasking Community Impact: Cooking for a Cure in Mississippi County

What if every dollar you gave to fight cancer stayed right here at home? That’s exactly what Cooking for a Cure does.

In this episode, I’m joined by Laura Fletcher, the namesake whose story inspired a movement, and Brice Hicks, the original founder who turned a backyard vision into one of Mississippi County’s most impactful fundraisers.
 
Together, they share how Cooking for a Cure has grown from a small barbecue competition into a two-day event that fuels hope, scholarships, bill assistance, and locally-fulfilled moments of joy for families facing cancer in Mississippi County and the Missouri Bootheel.


🩵 What you’ll hear in this episode:

  • The story behind the first Cooking for a Cure and why the team kept it 100% local
  • How this nonprofit bridges real gaps—fuel cards, bill help, and scholarships for students whose families are impacted by cancer
  • Why community spirit (and BBQ camaraderie!) makes this event unlike any other
  • What’s new for the 4th Annual event: a Demolition Derby Friday night + BBQ Competition & People’s Choice Saturday


📍 Event Details:

  • Sept 12–13, Mississippi County Fairgrounds
  • Friday: Demolition Derby ($10 gate)
  • Saturday: BBQ Competition, People’s Choice tasting, vendors, live music
    • FREE admission

👉 Why it matters: Cooking for a Cure is a standalone local nonprofit—not tied to national organizations. That means every dollar raised goes straight back to cancer patients and families in our own community.

✨ Links & Resources:

  • Cooking for a Cure on Facebook
  • Cooking for a Cure Website

🙌 Be part of the impact: Sponsor, volunteer, or simply show up hungry.
 
Because neighbors helping neighbors—that’s who we are.

🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review so more people can find these stories.

Change begins within, and it starts one heart-to-heart at a time.

Guest Application Form
Unmasking Change Facebook
Unmasking Change Instagram

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1 month ago
26 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking Hope - Turning Pain into Purpose with Layne’s Luggage

🎙️ Unmasking the Power of HOPE in a Bag with Stacie Malone of Layne’s Luggage

🎧 Episode Summary:

Welcome back to Unmasking the Heart for Change, where we dive into the real stories behind transformation—one heart-to-heart at a time. In this episode, host Tammy Winstead sits down with nonprofit founder and foster care advocate Stacie Malone, the heart behind Layne’s Luggage, a grassroots movement delivering dignity, comfort, and hope to children in foster care.

What began as a heartbreaking moment in a DHS office turned into a ripple effect of compassion—one travel bag at a time. You’ll hear how Stacie’s personal journey as a foster parent led to a mission of equipping children with more than just luggage: she’s packing purpose, encouragement, and visibility into every bag.

Together, we talk about the reality of the foster care system, the importance of community-driven support, and the dream of expanding Layne’s Luggage from a local initiative to a full-blown legacy. This episode is raw, powerful, and a reminder that the smallest gestures—like offering a real bag—can speak the loudest in a child’s life.

🧳 In This Episode:

  • The emotional story that sparked Layne’s Luggage
  • What HOPE (Heart, Opportunity, Purpose, Encouragement) really means
  • The impact Layne’s Luggage has had across Arkansas communities
  • How Stacie is expanding her work in Mississippi County
  • A powerful reflection on service, legacy, and what it means to show up
  • A touching act of kindness that shaped her mission
  • How YOU can support (even if you're not local)


🔗 Connect with Stacie Malone + Layne’s Luggage:

  • Instagram: @laynesluggage

  • Facebook: Layne’s Luggage on Facebook

  • Amazon Wishlist: Linked in her Linktree

  • Want to sponsor, donate, or become a drop-off location? Reach out via social media or message directly through her pages.


💌 Be a Guest:

Do you—or someone you know—have a powerful story of change to share? I’d love to hear it.
👉 Follow us on Instagram
👉 Follow us on Facebook
👉 Sign up to be a guest: Guest Application Form
 

📲 Stay Connected:

If this episode moved you, please subscribe, share, and leave a review so more stories like this reach those who need it.

And always remember—
 Change begins within. And it starts, one heart-to-heart at a time. 🫶🏼

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2 months ago
26 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking the Shift - Navigating Life’s Transitions When the Season Changes

🎙️ Unmasking the Shift – Navigating Life’s Transitions When the Season Changes

Episode Summary:

Life is full of shifts—some we choose, some we never see coming. In this heartfelt episode of Unmasking the Heart for Change, Tammy Winstead explores the emotional weight of transitions and the lessons they carry. From navigating the bittersweet pride and grief of her kids leaving home, to the humor she uses in heavy moments, to learning how to protect her peace through health changes, Tammy gets real about what it means to unmask change with honesty, courage, and grace.

Whether your season feels exciting, heavy, or somewhere in the messy middle, this episode will encourage you to see your emotions not as roadblocks, but as signals pointing you toward growth and transformation.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • 🌱 How seasonal shifts in nature reflect the transitions inside of us
  • 💔 Lessons learned from grief and the loss of Tammy’s father
  • 🕊️ The bittersweet coexistence of pride and grief as children leave home
  • 💪 Protecting your peace unapologetically in seasons of change
  • ✍️ Journaling prompts to process emotions and find clarity
  • 🌟 The “Shift Challenge” — one word + one action to guide your week


The Shift Challenge:

Pick one word that captures the season you feel you’re in, and write down one action that supports it.


Connect with Tammy:

  • 💻 Podcast Website: Unmasking the Heart for Change

  • 📲 Instagram: @unmaskingchange

  • 📝 Be a Guest: Apply here
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2 months ago
16 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking Local Impact - How the Mississippi County Community Foundation Inspires Change

🎙️ Unmasking Local Impact - How the Mississippi County Community Foundation Inspires Change

✨ Episode Summary

In this episode of Unmasking the Heart for Change, Tammy sits down with Nickie Bell, Executive Director of the Mississippi County Community Foundation. As both host and a proud member of the MCCF board, Tammy takes listeners behind the scenes of how local generosity becomes lasting impact.

From managing endowments and awarding grants, to building trust with donors and empowering nonprofits, MCCF proves that every dollar given here stays here. Nickie shares her journey to the Foundation, the heartbeat of “local people, local decisions,” and how even small gifts create ripple effects for generations.

🔑 What You’ll Hear in This Episode

  • The story of how Nickie Bell’s roots in Mississippi County shaped her passion for community impact
  • How MCCF connects donors, nonprofits, and resources to solve local challenges
  • The annual grant and scholarship cycles—and why they matter to families and nonprofits alike
  • The Walking Classroom project: $25,000 invested into literacy and learning across every district
  • Why donor trust matters and how MCCF maintains one of the lowest operating expense ratios in the nation (just 0.33%)
  • How AspireArkansas.org guides local, data-driven decisions
  • What’s ahead for MCCF as Arkansas Community Foundation celebrates 50 years and $500 million in statewide grants

👤 Guest Spotlight

Nickie Bell
Executive Director, Mississippi County Community Foundation
A lifelong Mississippi County resident, Nickie has served the Foundation since 2014. With a background in education, family business management, and a heart for service, she works to engage donors, connect resources, and inspire solutions that leave a lasting legacy for the county she calls home.

📌 Links & Resources

  • Mississippi County Community Foundation on Facebook: @MScountyCF
  • Arkansas Community Foundation: ARCF.org
  • Explore local needs: AspireArkansas.org


💬 Listener Reflection

As you think about this conversation, ask yourself:
 👉 What’s one need you see in your own community—and how could you be part of the solution?

🙌 Get Involved

Do you—or someone you know—have an inspiring story about the good happening in your community? Please fill out the form, we'd love to help you tell your story!
Guest Application Form

🔔 Don’t Miss Out

Be sure to subscribe, share, and leave a review so more people can find us. And remember—change begins within, and it starts, one heart-to-heart at a time.


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2 months ago
27 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking the Urge to Quit - What to Do When You Want to Walk Away

Episode: Unmasking the Urge to Quit: What to Do When You Want to Walk Away
Host: Tammy Winstead — Unmasking The Heart For Change

Episode Summary
August burnout is real—at work, at home, in relationships, and even in our faith. In this solo episode, Tammy unpacks what’s really underneath the urge to walk away: true burnout, misalignment, and fear-in-disguise. She shares two pivotal personal stories—one where she stayed and one where she chose to leave corporate America—and offers four heart-level tools to help you keep going when hope feels quiet.

What You’ll Hear

  • Why the “urge to quit” is a signal, not a sentence
  • How to tell the difference between burnout and misalignment
  • Naming fear-in-disguise and how to move anyway
  • Four shifts to steady your soul:


Takeaways

  • Rest isn’t quitting—it’s refueling.
  • Outgrowing a season doesn’t mean you failed; it means you’re alive and growing.
  • You don’t need the whole staircase—just the next step.
  • Guard who speaks into your life. Not every voice deserves access to your heart.

Resources & Links

  • Apply to be a guest: Guest Form
  • Connect with us on Facebook: Unmasking Change
  • Share this episode with a friend who might be carrying more than they admit.

Call to Action
If this spoke to you, send Tammy a message with your one “next step” this week. Your story might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

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2 months ago
26 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking the Grown & Flown Life - When Letting Go Hurts and Heals

🎙️ Episode Title:

Unmasking the Grown & Flown Life – When Your Baby Becomes a College Kid

📌 Episode Description:

What do you do when the house gets quiet, the fridge stays full, and your heart quietly aches behind that proud smile?

In this deeply personal episode, Tammy unpacks the emotional rollercoaster of sending your child off to college — the grief, the pride, the identity shift, and the rediscovery of self. Whether you're a mom, dad, stepparent, or grandparent, this conversation is for anyone navigating the bittersweet season of “letting go.”

Tammy shares stories from her own life — from Target runs and teary dorm goodbyes to middle-of-the-night calls and the healing power of handwritten letters. She also offers practical ways to stay connected with your college student and walks you through two heartfelt reflection rituals to support your own transition.

If you're standing in that doorway wondering who you are now that the nest is quieter — you're not alone. This episode is your gentle reminder that change isn’t the end… it’s an invitation.

💡 What You'll Hear in This Episode:

  • The unexpected grief that follows the pride of sending your child to college
  • How to redefine your role as a parent
  • Stories of Drew and Ryleigh’s very different transitions into adulthood
  • Practical ways to stay connected from afar (texts, care packages, and even TikToks)
  • A personal letter-writing ritual to your past or present self
  • What rediscovering your identity can look like after they’re grown & flown

📝 Reflection Prompt:

“Who am I beyond the role of parent? And what parts of me have been patiently waiting to be seen again?”

💌 Letter Ritual:

Take a few quiet minutes to write a letter — either to your college-bound child or the version of yourself who began this parenting journey. Let your heart speak. Don’t edit. Just feel.

📬 Let’s Stay Connected:

💻 Guest Application Form:
Submit your story to be featured

📱 Facebook Community:
Unmasking the Heart for Change


💬 Share This Episode:

If this episode touched your heart, share it with another parent, grandparent, or guardian walking through the same doorway. Let’s be each other’s soft place to land.

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3 months ago
27 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking Infant Loss - Rebecca Propst's Powerful Story Behind Local Mpact

Episode Title: Unmasking Infant Loss - Rebecca Propst's Powerful Story Behind Local Mpact
Guest: Rebecca Propst, Executive Director of Local Mpact & 2025 Woman to Watch

Episode Summary:
In this raw and healing episode of Unmasking The Heart For Change, we sit down with Rebecca Propst—Executive Director of Local Mpact, Forensic Interview Specialist, and a 2025 Woman to Watch. Rebecca shares her deeply personal journey through infant loss, the messy middle of grief, and the powerful purpose that rose from the pain.

Together, we unmask what it really looks like to grieve outside of timelines, how support often comes in silent spaces, and what it means to show up for others when words fall short. If you or someone you love has ever walked through loss, this episode is a sacred space where your grief is not only honored—but given purpose.


In this episode, we explore:

  • How infant loss impacted Rebecca’s life and identity
  • The founding story of Local Mpact
  • The importance of holding space without fixing
  • What to say (and not say) to someone grieving
  • Building legacy in the name of a lost child
  • How Rebecca’s story evolved from couch-bound grief to community leader
  • The power of adoption, purpose, and post-traumatic growth
  • Why grief doesn’t follow a timeline—and healing doesn’t need a script

Show Links:
🔗 Follow Rebecca’s organization: Local Mpact on Facebook
📖 Read her 2025 Woman to Watch feature: Occasions Magazine - May Issue
🎙 Apply to be a guest on the podcast: https://forms.gle/5eKyLj37418ovRsW7
📲 Connect with us on Facebook: Unmasking The Heart For Change

Reflection Prompt for Listeners:
Grief doesn’t come with a timeline. Healing doesn’t come with a manual. But sometimes, it starts when someone simply shows up.
Who in your life is grieving something invisible—and how can you let them know they’re not alone in it?

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3 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking Forgiveness - The Freedom I Gave Myself

Episode Title: Unmasking Forgiveness - The Freedom I Gave Myself

In this deeply personal episode of Unmasking the Heart for Change, host Tammy Winstead takes you into the quiet, often misunderstood space of forgiveness — and how it became one of the most freeing choices of her healing journey.

From unspoken expectations to journaling rituals and burn barrel goodbyes, this episode invites you to unmask the weight you’ve been carrying — and finally begin to let it go.

Whether you’re ready to write a letter, or just brave enough to whisper the truth to yourself… this episode offers you space, reflection, and the reminder that healing doesn’t start with them — it starts with you.


🧭 What You’ll Hear:

  • The expectation that nearly broke her
  • The shift from responsibility to release
  • A forgiveness ritual that created real emotional freedom
  • How to stop waiting on closure from others
  • Reflections on journaling, self-forgiveness, and voice memos
  • An invitation to join the 7-Day Unmasking Forgiveness Journal Prompt

✨ Reflection Prompt:

Who are you still silently waiting on… and what would it look like to release them from that expectation — not to excuse what happened, but to set yourself free?


🔁 Join the 7-Day Forgiveness Journal Prompt:

Each morning, we’ll post a gentle journal prompt on our social media pages.
 Follow along, take one step each day, and begin releasing what’s been weighing you down.
 📝 One question.
 🧘🏽‍♀️ One breath.
 💛 One step toward peace.


📲 Connect with Us:

  • Instagram + Facebook: @UnmaskingChange
  • 📩 Be a Guest on the Podcast https://forms.gle/Xikw2G8JYZtcvcYV9
  • 💬 Send us a Message: unmaskingchange@gmail.com

🙌 Support the Show:

Love what you’re hearing?
Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a friend who needs this message. Every share helps this heart-to-heart reach someone who thought they were alone.


#UnmaskingTheHeartForChange #HealingInProgress #RealTalk #MessyMiddle #NotOkayButHealing #MessyMiddleTruth #Forgiveness

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3 months ago
21 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking Co-Parenting - Choosing Peace Over Perfection with Courtney Fisher

🎙 Episode Title: Unmasking Co-Parenting - Choosing Peace Over Perfection with Courtney Fisher

In this heartfelt and unfiltered conversation, Tammy Winsted is joined by Courtney Fisher for a deep dive into the reality of co-parenting—the good, the hard, and the healing. From shared Christmas spreadsheets to bleacher-side bonding with step-parents, Courtney brings humor, wisdom, and lived experience to a topic so many quietly carry.

Together, they unpack what it really means to lead with peace after divorce, create emotional safety for children, and navigate new relationships without letting go of what matters most. This is not the picture-perfect version of co-parenting. It’s the real one—and it just might change how you define what family can be.


🔑 Topics Covered:

  • Creating intentional co-parenting systems early on
  • Parenting with purpose after divorce
  • Blending families while protecting kids’ peace
  • Learning to extend grace to yourself
  • Co-parenting boundaries, bonus parents & shared respect
  • The power of time, humor, and quiet wins
  • Building new traditions that don’t require perfection
  • Using kindness and community as healing tools

💡 Reflection Prompt:

In what ways are you protecting peace in your parenting—not just for your kids, but for yourself?



🔗 Links & Resources:

  • 📩 Be a Guest on the Podcast https://forms.gle/Xikw2G8JYZtcvcYV9
  • 💬 Connect With Us on Facebook


🛎 Don’t Miss:

Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone navigating the messy middle of co-parenting. Because healing happens—one heart to heart at a time.

#UnmaskingTheHeartForChange #CoParentingWithGrace #HealingInProgress #RealTalk #BlendedFamilies #MessyMiddle #CoParenting #CoParentingGoals #PositiveCoParenting

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3 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking The Truth - The Moment I Realized I'm Not Okay

Title: Unmasking The Truth - The Moment I Realized I'm Not Okay
Air Date: July 4, 2025 | 11AM CST
Host: Tammy Winstead

Episode Summary:
In this raw and powerful episode, Tammy peels back the layers of strength, control, and composure to reveal the one truth she never wanted to admit out loud: she’s not okay. From parenting transitions to health struggles, business pressure, and emotional burnout, Tammy walks us through her own journey of unmasking in the middle of life’s most vulnerable moments.

But this episode isn’t just about her — it’s an open invitation for you to admit your own truth too. Because the real freedom comes when we stop faking it and finally say, “I’m not okay.” 

Together, we sit in that truth — and laugh, cry, and begin healing, one honest breath at a time.
 

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

· The “line in the sand” moment that cracked Tammy wide open

· The ache of parenting adult children and losing your central identity

· Health battles that left her physically drained and emotionally shaken

· Small business realities that most never see behind the scenes

· The slow-burning truth of functional depression — and what helped her unmask it

· Why journaling has been a lifeline for clarity and healing

· A powerful call to stop pretending and start healing together

Resources Mentioned:
📥 Be a guest: Guest Application Form
💬 Connect on Facebook: UnmaskingChange

🎧 Subscribe, share, and leave a review to help others find this space of truth and transformation.

 

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3 months ago
16 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking Grit and Grace - Laura Fletcher’s Story of Hope

In this deeply moving episode of Unmasking the Heart for Change, host Tammy Winstead sits down with Mississippi County’s very own warrior and woman of unwavering hope—Laura Fletcher. Diagnosed with cancer multiple times since 2008, Laura’s story is not just one of survival, but of fierce advocacy, radical joy, and local impact.

Laura opens up about life after her diagnosis, her humorous (and healing) approach to end-of-life planning, and how Team Laura and the Cooking For A Cure nonprofit are transforming grief into powerful acts of service for cancer warriors in our community.

From heartfelt stories to laugh-out-loud funeral requests, this episode will leave you inspired to live more intentionally and love more deeply.

💗 Ways to Support & Connect:

👉 Join Team Laura on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TeamLauraLaneFletcher

👉 Learn more or donate to Cooking For A Cure
https://www.cookingforacure.org/

🙌 Be Our Next Guest!

Do you—or someone you know—have a powerful story of change that could bring hope to others?

🎤 Apply to be a guest on the podcast:
 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_iTgIRxG32XIj2qNbKVVSiR7l3rmzxrsdyHj2IylMhY6raA/viewform?usp=send_form

📲 Or reach out to us on Facebook:
 https://www.facebook.com/UnmaskingChange

⭐ Let’s Stay Connected:

If this episode spoke to your heart, please:

✅ Subscribe
✅ Share with a friend who needs it
✅ Leave us a review — it helps more hearts find this safe space for healing, hope, and change

💖 A Final Word:

Laura Fletcher is living proof that purpose doesn’t require perfection—just presence and heart. Whether she’s dancing through pain, planning joyfully for what comes next, or advocating fiercely for local families, her legacy is already making an impact that will outlive her.

So let's not just say we support local—let’s live it. Be the village. Be the light. Be the change.

🎧 Until next time—remember, change begins within and it starts one heart-to-heart at a time.

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4 months ago
57 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking The Lies - My Journey Back to Me

✨ Episode Summary:

In this deeply personal solo episode, host Tammy Winstead opens up about the lies she once believed—and what it cost her to carry them. From believing she was “too much,” to thinking asking for help made her weak, Tammy invites listeners into a raw, unfiltered look at the truths she had to reclaim to start healing.

If you’ve ever found yourself shrinking in spaces that couldn’t hold you, silencing your voice to keep others comfortable, or holding on to weight that was never yours to carry—this episode is for you.

Tammy unpacks:

  • The cost of shrinking to fit in
  • Why peace is more important than people-pleasing
  • How forgiveness isn’t about others—it’s about your freedom
  • What it means to stop overwatering dead relationships and start planting peace
  • And how to give yourself permission to stop knowing people, for your own healing

This isn’t just about letting go—it’s about rising up.
And it all starts with one honest step.

💬 Be a Future Guest:

Do you have a story of healing, change, or courage that could inspire others? We’d love to hear it.

 Click below to apply to be a guest on Unmasking the Heart for Change:
👉 Guest Application Form

💛 Stay Connected with Us:

Follow along for behind-the-scenes, upcoming guests, and heart-filled conversations:
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Catch all past and upcoming episodes here:
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4 months ago
12 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Unmasking Legacy: Nicole Eskin and The Heart of The Daddy Lacy Project

Welcome to Unmasking the Heart for Change, hosted by Tammy Winsted.

 In this heartfelt episode, Tammy sits down with her newfound soul sister and community changemaker, Nicole Eskin, the founder of The Daddy Lacy Project. This moving conversation dives deep into Nicole’s personal journey—from being mentored by a beloved teacher, Mr. Lacy, to carrying his legacy forward through acts of love and service in Blytheville, Arkansas.

Nicole shares the inspiring why behind The Daddy Lacy Project, how it was divinely named, and the incredible work she and her team are doing to bridge the gap between students, families, and their schools.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • The powerful story of Mr. Lacy and the moment Nicole knew she had to carry his legacy forward
  • How the Algebra Academy is changing student trajectories, one formula at a time
  • Why parent engagement meetings focus on mental health, identity, and self-worth
  • The magic of the Lunch Buddy Program and how a simple 15-minute visit can change a child’s day
  • What Nicole believes about “the power of togetherness” and how love and kindness truly change communities
  • The exciting vision behind the Blytheville Youth Council, launching this school year
  • Practical ways YOU can get involved, even if you only have a few minutes to give

Nicole’s Message of Legacy:
"Daddy Lacy may no longer be with us, but through this work, his love lives on. The seeds he planted in me are now blossoming across our community."

✨ Highlight Quote:

“When we realize that we are better together, there is power in togetherness.”

🤝 Ways to Get Involved with The Daddy Lacy Project:

  • Volunteer for the Lunch Buddy Program or school events
  • Become a recurring monthly donor (even $10 makes a difference!)
  • Share the mission by word of mouth or on social media
  • Offer your time, resources, or mentorship
  • Pray for the students, families, and teachers of the Blytheville School District

🔗 Learn more or support The Daddy Lacy Project:
👉 Visit: https://linktr.ee/daddylacyproject

 

🎁 Podcast Gift Reveal:
Each guest on Unmasking the Heart for Change receives a meaningful keepsake to honor their story and express our heartfelt thanks for sharing it with our communities.

❤️ Final Reflection:
A small act of kindness—a seat at a desk, a warm greeting, or just showing up—can change a life. Nicole reminded us that love doesn’t need to be loud, but it does need to be consistent.

📲 Don’t forget to:

If you loved today’s episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review. Your support helps this movement grow. If you or someone you know is a change-maker with a story to share, visit our Facebook page or the link in the show notes to sign up.

👥 Let’s Connect:
📌 Sign up to be a guest via our Facebook page: facebook.com/UnmaskingChange
👉 Fill Out The Guest Form Here: https://forms.gle/gXE3jHMJdLWbXKH66 
📎 Or click the link in our bio on Instagram @unmaskingchange
 


Remember: Change begins within, and it starts one heart-to-heart at a time. 💗

Connect with us:
Instagram: @unmaskingchange
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🎧 Unmasking the Heart for Change is available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

 

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4 months ago
40 minutes

Unmasking The Heart For Change
Where real stories meet real healing. We go behind the scenes of personal transformation and community impact—one heart-to-heart at a time.