• The Truth About Time, Grief, and the Healing Power of Kittens (Replay + bonus interview with Ronda Rich)

  • Dec 6 2023
  • Length: 52 mins
  • Podcast

The Truth About Time, Grief, and the Healing Power of Kittens (Replay + bonus interview with Ronda Rich)

  • Summary

  • In this heartfelt episode of 'Pause to Go', host Bree Luck diverges from her planned discussion on menopausal hormone therapy to commemorate an episode released a year ago featuring her grandmother, Anne Hodnett, whom Bree recalls as a significant role model. They discuss poignant experiences such as dealing with the loss of loved ones and surviving challenging times, highlighting the value of heartfelt conversations and self-awareness. Bree also invites Ronda Rich, Anne Hodnett's dear friend and bestselling author of “St. Simons Island: A Stella Bankwell Mystery”, to reminisce about Anne and the impact she had made on those around her.

    00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

    00:42 Postponing the Menopausal Hormone Therapy Series

    01:21 Reflecting on the Most Popular Episode

    01:55 Importance of Role Models in Midlife

    02:39 Revisiting the Interview with Mimi

    02:51 Introducing Rhonda Rich

    03:06 Rhonda's Career and Connection with Mimi

    04:59 Rhonda's Relationship with Mimi

    05:05 Rhonda's Novel Featuring Mimi

    05:38 Giveaway Announcement

    05:59 Conversation with Rhonda about Grief

    09:29 Remembering Mimi's Filmmaking Career

    10:41 Mimi's Character in Rhonda's Novel

    10:56 Remembering Mimi's Love for Others

    16:35 Mimi's Impact on Rhonda's Life

    17:20 Revisiting the Original Interview with Mimi

    20:34 Discussing Famous Sayings About Time

    20:44 Mimi's Thoughts on Time

    26:40 Mimi's Experience with Government Work

    27:33 Patience and Time

    27:57 Dealing with Loss and Grief

    28:56 The Power of Relationships

    29:46 Coping with Tragedy

    31:01 Finding Strength in Hard Times

    31:38 The Healing Power of Work and Purpose

    33:04 Generosity and Connection

    34:34 Living in the Present

    35:18 Appreciating Life's Simple Pleasures

    38:58 The Impact of Personal Loss

    41:08 Finding Strength in New Life

    44:37 Recollections of Childhood and Hard Times

    49:00 The Value of Trying New Things

    51:14 Reflections and Farewell

    Want to know more about Ronda Rich? (you know you do!)

    https://www.rondarich.com/

    https://www.rondarich.com/store/p/st-simons-island-a-stella-bankwell-mystery

    https://www.goldenislesmagazine.com/columns/gim_columns/due-south-the-recipes-that-remind-us-of-loved-ones/article_88046b70-72c6-11ee-b5f9-37c5f2a9c579.html

    ***Bonus Giveaway: Comment on the IG Post for this Episode at @awkwardsagemedia and be entered in a drawing for a copy of Ronda's book " St. Simon's Island - A Stella Bankwell Mystery"

    Special thanks to Gentry Hodnett for the photos used in the YouTube Slide show.

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