Little Book of Confessions with Melissa May
"Little Book of Confessions" started with my journal—then it became something more. I scribbled truths, passed around notebooks in bars, and collected strangers’ confessions—because we all have things we don’t say out loud. This podcast is for the stories that stick with us, the secrets we carry, and the moments that shape us. Expect raw, real, and sometimes hilarious confessions—mine, yours, and those from the wild—plus lessons from my life, coaching, and writing. Some secrets deserve to be told. Let’s confess.
Episodes
10 episodes
Ep. 10 | Little Girl, Big Feelings - In a Mead Notebook
This one’s for the grandmas who quietly carry our history. In this episode, I share a tender memory of discovering a pink Mead notebook my Grandma Donna saved for decades—a notebook filled with poems and stories I wrote as a little girl....
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Episode 10
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10:44
Ep. 9 | Charlie, Magic, and the Love That Saved Me
In this heartfelt episode, Melissa opens up about the decade she spent with her dog Charlie—how he helped her break through anxiety, move across the country, and feel unconditional love for the first time. She reflects on the deep connection be...
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Episode 9
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12:38
Ep. 8 | Skeleton Keys, Secrets, and Survival
Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of suicidal ideation and may be difficult for some listeners.Today, I crack open a box of handwritten memories — little notebooks I used to pass around, filled with secrets, affirmations,...
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Episode 8
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11:59
Ep. 7 | The Girl I Never Forgot
⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses eating disorders. If this topic feels too heavy right now, please take care of yourself and skip as needed.In this episode of Little Book of Confessions, I open up about my own...
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Episode 7
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16:53
Ep. 6 | K-Dramas, Heritage, and My Grandmother’s Goodbye
K-dramas always hit me right in the heart — not just for the drama, but for the way they stir something in my memory. In this episode of Little Book of Confessions, I share stories about my Korean grandmother, Marie — how she escaped N...
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Episode 6
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15:10
Ep. 5 | What I Used to Be Embarrassed About
In this episode of Little Book of Confessions with Melissa May, I open up about something that used to make me feel ashamed: not having a college degree. From working three jobs and enrolling in community college at 17, to becoming a s...
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Episode 5
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15:41
Ep. 4 | There Is Some Good in This World
A simple quote, scribbled in one of my little bar journals, stayed with me: “There is some good in this world, and it’s worth fighting for.” — J.R.R. TolkienIn this episode of Little Book of Confessions, I reflect on wh...
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12:25
Ep. 3 | When the Words Finally Came
⚠️ Trigger Warning: Sexual assault Please listen with care — or feel free to skip this episode if it’s not the right time for you.In this vulnerable episode of Little Book of Confessions with Melissa May, I share a stor...
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Episode 3
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12:49
Ep. 2 | The Secret That Changed Everything
In this deeply personal episode of Little Book of Confessions with Melissa May, I share the moment that cracked my world open — the day I found my father after more than a decade apart. What followed was a handwritten confession, a dec...
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Episode 2
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13:08