Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
The Truth About Time, Grief, and the Healing Power of Kittens (Replay + bonus interview with Ronda Rich)
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/store/p/st-simons-island-a-stella-bankwell-mystery
***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.