Hi there!
This summer is flying by! The school supplies are already in stores and in just a few short weeks, my daughters will be back in full swing of another school year!
Before I fully dive in, I want to take a moment to recognize two incredible people who’ve been helping me with the behind the scenes editing and providing tips and encouragement on my podcast production.
✨ Selena ConMackie has been such a gift, offering weekly encouragement , strategy tips, and honest feedback to help me keep going, especially on the tough days. Every Monday, she sends a text message with, “Podcast Check-In: What challenges did you have last week? Tell me all the details!” She brings 15+ years of experience in branding, web design, email marketing, and content strategy, and she has a heart for supporting military spouse entrepreneurs and mission-driven businesses. If you're looking for a thoughtful, purpose-driven expert, definitely check out her work at thehauoli.com or her podcast with Anna Larson.
🎙️ Zach King, a friend of Chris’ and a former helicopter pilot as well, stepped in to help me clean up some tricky echo issues on Mollie’s episodes. These were some of the most emotional conversations of the season, and I wanted them to sound just right. Zach generously offered his time and talent to polish the audio and make sure the heart of the story still came through. You can connect with him directly at [email protected], and check out his work on YouTube:
• FrostCast Podcast
• Winter Wolf Den Channel
So much gratitude for these behind-the-scenes heroes!
Now, I know some may wonder why I’m already wrapping up a season with only 13 episodes. But what some may not realize is just how much work goes into producing, creating, promoting, and pushing out a podcast each week. I’ve managed to stay a few weeks ahead of schedule, but the emails and social media buzz? That's all me, a one woman post production house.
It’ll be good to get Mollie’s Part 2 out, share my Season 1 finale episode, and then take a few weeks to reflect and prepare for what Season 2 will bring. In the meantime, please keep up with me during the 2–3 week break. Share this blog with someone you think would benefit from hearing one of these episodes. There’s still so much more to come. 💛
Now onto Part 2 of Mollie’s story!
If you caught last week’s episode, you heard the beginning of Mollie’s journey, a story of the sudden loss of her first husband, Ashley, and the deep grief that followed.
If you missed it, I highly encourage you to go back and listen to Part 1 first. It’s the foundation that makes Part 2 even more powerful.
🎧 Part 1: Surviving the Shock of Sudden Loss: Mollie's Widow Journey
In Part 2, Mollie continues to walk through her grief, but also shares what life looks like after loss: moving forward with faith and healing. She walks us through finding love again, remarriage, blending families, and the courage it takes to rebuild a life she never imagined having again.
These episodes truly belong together. I’m so glad we were able to spread her story across two parts. There was just so much more to her loss, and like Melissa’s story, Mollie found joy on the other side of grief, along with so much wisdom from the experience.
Episode 12: Part 2 Life after Loss: Mollie on Remarriage, Faith, and Rebuilding
drops on Friday, July 25, 2025
💬Audio Clip from Episode 12: Part 2 of Mollie's story:
🎙️Help Shape Season 2
As I build Season 2, I’d love your feedback on your experience with these past 12 episodes.
Would you take just a minute to answer a few quick questions?
It helps me know what kinds of stories you want more of and how I can better serve you through Hidden Chapters.
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🎧Coming Next:
The Season 1 Finale is drops August 1st!
I’ll be sharing my journey producing Hidden Chapters, my reflections from each guest’s episode, and a little peek at what’s coming for Season 2.
And if you’re one of my ride-or-die listeners who stays till the very end of an episode… there's something fun (and funny!) just for you. 😉
Until the next chapter, 
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