Your Ink Story

Your Ink Story

Your Ink Story is a human interest podcast sharing the stories behind the body art folks wear.

Using tattoo art to highlight what we all have in common, seasoned podcast host and producer, Ande Lyons, shares fascinating, heartfelt and INKspirational stories from folks who express their lived experiences through body art.

Recent Episodes

Feb. 20, 2024

What I Learned from Asking Folks to Share Their Tattoo Stories

Welcome to the final episode of Your Ink Story Podcast! In this episode, host Ande Lyons reflects on the INKspirational conversations that have been shared throughout the miniseries. From deeply touching tribute tattoo…
Jan. 10, 2024

The Potential Role of Tattoos in Healing and Mental Health

Dr. Mo highlights the importance of cultivating empathy and understanding towards individuals with tattoos, acknowledging that their art represents different chapters of their lives. Each tattoo may hold a unique significanc…
Jan. 2, 2024

A Powerful Path to Recovery from a Cult, Mafia Hit and Cancer

From surviving a mafia hit and escaping the clutches of an abusive cult to the harrowing battles with breast cancer and mental illness within her family, Kendra's life reads like a page-turning thriller. Yet, here she stands…
Dec. 19, 2023

An Intimate Journey of Self-Expression and Empowerment

Mia's tattoo journey spans three decades and her stories are both fascinating and inspiring. From her first tattoo in the 90s during the outlawed tattoo parlors in NYC to her most recent empowering tattoo in Guadalajara, her…
Dec. 12, 2023

Tattoos, Jiu-Jitsu, and LGBTQ+ Empowerment

A doctor in pharmaceutical sciences, Andrew's full body ink stories weave between professional discretion and personal expression, as his tattoos remain coverable, allowing him to navigate healthcare systems without conflict.
Dec. 5, 2023

Knuckle Tattoos, Tribal Ink, and a Journey of Self Discovery

Welcome to Episode 25 of Your Ink Story! You’ll love meeting Raja Mawad, a successful entrepreneur who shares his remarkable ink stories, from knuckle tattoos, tribal tatau tattoos using whale bones as needles, a pointillism…