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

Pause To Go Podcast: What You Need to Know About Menopause and Midlife Transitions

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.