#43 From My Dad’s Basement to 43 Episodes Later - How Podcasting Helped Me Heal, Grow, and Start Over

This week’s episode is a full-blown celebration—balloons, crowns, confetti, and all! It’s not only my 31st birthday, but also the 2-year anniversary of The Mary Lacey Banks Show. And to celebrate? I’ve got two of my favorite people—Ashley Whitmore and Kylie Lewis—on the mic for a special “turn the tables” episode. That’s right: this time, they’reinterviewing me.We get into it all:✨ What 29-year-old Mary thought she needed🎈 Why I started this podcast in my dad’s basement💗 How podcasting changed my life, sobriety, confidence & purpose🎤 The moment I finally got paid to speak on stage🤡 The power of showing up—even when no one’s clapping🥤 My questionable (but passionate) love for McDonald’s Diet Coke👑 Why this show is truly my babyThis is one of my favorite episodes we’ve ever recorded—funny, honest, chaotic, and filled with heart. Whether you’re celebrating something big or quietly hoping for your own fresh start, this one’s for you.🎁 What I'm claiming this year: more fun, more freedom, more women stepping into their power.🧁 Grab your crown. Plug in. And let’s celebrate, baby.—If you loved this episode, please:⭐️ Leave a 5-star rating on Spotify📝 Write a quick review on Apple Podcasts📲 Share it with a friend who needs a reminder: your joy is worth the workI’m holding you so tight in the biggest thought hug of all time.I believe in you. I’m rooting for you. I love you.MUAH! 💋