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Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeThose Chapters Still Being Written: Healing the Part of your Story in ProgressLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!šļø SummaryIn this episode of Hidden Chapters, Genevieve shares her personal journey of navigating hidden chapters in her life, particularly focusing on the emotional struggles faced by her generation, Gen X. She discusses the importance of emotional expression, the cost of suppression, and the need for healing and forgiveness.Ā Genevieve reflects on her parenting approach with her daughters, emphasizing the significance of modeling emotional awareness and openness.Ā The episode encourages listeners to explore their own hidden chapters and seek healing through...
2025-11-1410 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeRaising Hope: Christinās Story of Grief, Adoption, and Lifeās Hardest ChaptersLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!Episode SummaryĀ Some stories look easy from the outsideā¦ until you hear the pages turn. Christin opens up about losing both her parents in high school, dealing with her brotherās addiction and time in jail, setting hard boundaries, and still building a life full of faith, service, and hope. Grief became her roadmap: keeping busy enough to process it, seeking wise counsel, and letting God hold the pieces she couldnāt.We follow her through military life at Fort Rucker and Colorad...
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BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire & BerkshireGenevieve MilesThis week on the BBC Introducing in Oxfordshire and Berkshire podcast, Dave's joined by Genevieve Miles to hear about her upcoming new EP āthen it gets worseā... and she's live in session too - watch the video here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0mf665p Plus, Alex finds out about the fascinating Moth x Human project with violinist and composer Ellie Wilson - a composition harnessing data from moths to make immersive sound, and there's tips from Jess, Jaguar and Alyx at BBC Radio 1.Here's this week's track list:
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2025-11-071h 59Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeUnmasking My Hidden Chapter: When āIām Fineā Wasnāt the TruthLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!šļøĀ Episode SummaryIn Unmasking My Hidden Chapter: When āIām Fineā Wasnāt the Truth, Genevieve shares a season she doesnāt talk about often, the years she spent teaching even though her heart wasnāt in it. After failing her Praxis exams and questioning her purpose, she found herself putting on a smile and saying āIām fineā when she really wasnāt.In this episode, Genevieve talks about what it felt like to keep that mask on for so long and what fi...
2025-10-3114 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeFrom Hidden Chapters to the Stage: My LIVE Talk on Identity, Story, and HealingLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!In this special episode of Hidden Chapters, I step on stage for the very first time at the Military Influencer Conference and share my story as a retired military spouse, navigating grief, identity, loss, and the journey of figuring out who I am along the way. I talk about how Hidden Chapters came to be, the healing power of storytelling, and why sharing our hidden stories matters.During the talk, I invited the audience to share one word that describes their own hidden chapter...
2025-10-2424 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life"Shattered Surrender" Author Jennifer Sager Blankenship From Betrayal to Healing: a Journey of FaithLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!What do you do when the life you thought you knew is turned upside down?In this deeply personal conversation, Jennifer Blankenship shares her journey through betrayal, discovering her husbandās long-term affair and hidden family, and navigating the emotional aftermath as a retired, divorced military spouse. She opens up about the complexities of narcissistic abuse, the trauma bonds that kept her tied to a painful situation, and the challenge of reclaiming her identity while protecting her family.Faith became he...
2025-10-171h 13Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life"Brave New Horizons" Author Jose Raymundo on Immigration, 30-Year Military Service, and ResilienceLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!From arriving in the U.S. without knowing a word of English to rising through the ranks to become a Sergeant Major, Jose Raymundoās story is one of struggles, triumphs and deep resilience. In this conversation, Jose opens up about the hidden chapters behind his military career, the emotional weight of service, the quiet battles few ever saw, and the courage it took to share his story in his new memoir.We talk about what it really means to transition from mi...
2025-10-1058 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life"Holding On and Letting Go: A Life in Motion" Author Lindsay Swoboda on Retirement & Life TransitionsLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!What do you do when everything that once defined you begins to shift?In this heartfelt conversation, Lindsay Swoboda joins me to talk about navigating life after her husbandās military retirement, launching her first book, and learning to balance who she is as a writer, wife, and woman in transition.Together, we talk about the tension between holding on and letting go, how dreams evolve, how relationships change, and how creativity can feel both healing and heavy at the same time. Li...
2025-10-0355 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life"Who Do You Think You Are?" Author Laura Lyn Donahue on Authenticity and the Writing JourneyLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!Who we are isnāt something we figure out once, itās something we keep discovering.In this episode, Laura Lyn Donahue joins me to talk about identity, growth, and what it really means to evolve through lifeās changing seasons. Drawing from her book, Who Do You Think You Are?, Laura Lyn shares how our sense of self shifts with experience, how to embrace uncertainty instead of fearing it, and why change can be one of our greatest teachers.Takeaways from o...
2025-09-1947 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life"Walking Away From The Ledge" Author & Retired Blackhawk Pilot Chris KrugerLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!Kicking off Season 2 š In this first episode of Hidden Chapters Season 2, my husband,Chris joins me to share his journey from Army life to author, exploring the highs and lows of deployments, the challenges of reintegrating into civilian life, and the emotional impact of the Afghanistan withdrawal on veterans.We dig into the hidden struggles that service members face: mental health challenges, identity shifts, and the search for purpose beyond the uniform. Chris opens up about the lessons heās learn...
2025-09-1255 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeA Note before Season 2 BeginsLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!A note before Season 2 beginsBefore launching the very first episode of Season 2, I wanted to pause and share a quick update and dates to look forward to.Ā Thank you so much for following, listening, and being part of this journey with me.Ā I can't wait to introduce you to new authors and guests soon!Ā Sincerely,Ā GenevieveĀ Support the showThank you for listening to Hidden Chapters! If to...
2025-09-0502 min
Dad Space Podcast - for Dads by DadsChris Kruger - Black Hawk Helicopters, Multiple Deployments, Anger and Fear, Lessons for DadsEpisode 196 - Chris Kruger - Black Hawk Helicopters, Multiple Deployments, Anger and Fear, Lessons for DadsAbout the authorChris Kruger grew up just outside Spokane, Washington, and joined the Army before turning 21, driven by a sense of purpose and a thirst for challenge. Over the next 22 years, he forged a diverse and demanding military careerāstarting as an infantryman and eventually becoming a Blackhawk maintenance test pilot. His journey took him from Basic Training and Airborne School at Fort Benning to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he completed an impressive lineup of elite training pr...
2025-09-0151 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life1000 Downloads Worldwide! š Gratitude, Updates, and a Peek Behind the MicLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!š YOU all did it!!Ā 1,000 downloads worldwide! šIn this special behind-the-mic update, Iām celebrating this milestone and sharing a heartfelt thank you to listeners from the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Trinidad & Tobago, Nigeria, Germany, and beyond. š Iāll also give you a quick update at whatās coming next for Hidden Chapters Season 2 and introducing new ways for listeners to connect and support the podcast!Ā Whether youāve been here since the very beginning or just discovered the podcast, this moment is for you. Every down...
2025-08-2204 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeSeason 1 Recap: Behind the Mic of Hidden Chapters + a Surprise EndingLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!šChris's book: "Walking Away from the Ledge"Ā is now available for preorder! āļøGrab your copy here!āļø https://books.by/w-brand-publishing/walking-away-from-the-ledgešSeason 1 Finale: The Why, the Lessons, and Whatās NextĀ In this Season 1 recap of Hidden Chapters, Iām taking you behind the mic to share what Iāve learned, what surprised me, and whatās next for Season 2!Ā Stick around 'til the end, theres one more hidden moment you won't want to miss.Ā (And who knows...
2025-08-0113 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeLife after Loss: Mollie on Remarriage, Faith, and Rebuilding (Part 2)Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!*Notešļø: You might notice a little echo in parts of this conversation.Ā Podcasting isn't always perfect, and while I did my very best in post editing, some audio echos and quicks couldn't be fully fixed.Ā Thanks for your grace and for sticking with it. Mollie's story is truly worth hearing!In Part 2, Mollie shares what came next,Ā the journey of rebuilding, rediscovering love, and learning how to blend families with lessons learned. From step-parenting to healing old wounds and honoring the past while em...
2025-07-2537 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeSurviving the shock of sudden loss: Mollie's Widow Journey (Part 1)Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!*Note: You might notice a little echo in parts of this conversation.Ā Podcasting isn't always perfect, and while I did my very best in post editing, some audio echos and quicks couldn't be fully fixed.Ā Thanks for your grace and for sticking with it. Mollie's story is truly worth hearing! In this Part 1 conversation, Mollie shares shares the heartbreaking story of losing her first husband, Ashley, and the deep grief that followed. She reflects on their life together, the challenges they faced, and the pr...
2025-07-1844 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeSeason Break + Listener Survey: Help Shape What's Nextš§No new episode this week!Ā Iām taking a short break for sunshine, family time, and celebrating 19 years of marriage!āļø ā¤ļøĀ But Iād love to hear from you during this pause:šTake the quick listener survey to help shape Season 2: https://s.surveyplanet.com/kc05s4heš Share what moved you, what youād love more of, and even your own hidden chapter.š And if you'd like a little something extra.Ā Grab my free journal guide: āFind Your Hidden Chapters: 10 Deep Questions to Reflect, Heal, and Be Seen
2025-07-1101 min
Veteran Lifestyle Magazineā¢VLM with Christopher KrugerChris Kruger grew up just outside Spokane, Washington, and joined the Army before turning 21, driven by a sense of purpose and a thirst for challenge. Over the next 22 years, he forged a diverse and demanding military careerāstarting as an infantryman and eventually becoming a Blackhawk maintenance test pilot. His journey took him from Basic Training and Airborne School at Fort Benning to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he completed an impressive lineup of elite training programs, including Amphibious Reconnaissance School, Ranger School, HALO and HALO Jumpmaster, and Flight School, among others. Along the way, he earned the Expert an...
2025-07-091h 04Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeFrom Grief to Joy: Melissa's Story of Becoming the Light After LossLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!In this heartfelt episode, Melissa shares the profound journey of losing her twin brother, Grant and the unexpected way his loss transformed her life. Grant was always the bubbly one, the encourager, the life of the party. Melissa dubbed herself the "mean one", always getting them in trouble. But when Grant passed, something shifted: his joy became her legacy.Melissa opens up about their unbreakable twin bond, the devastation of sudden loss, and how sheās learned to live each day like itās her...
2025-07-0436 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeThe Hidden Cost of Military Life and the Courage to Choose YourselfLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!What happens when the life you built starts to slowly unravel not with a crash, but with quiet, unseen shifts?In this episode, Liz Davis opens up about her journey as a military spouse navigating the emotional weight of constant change, the slow realization that her marriage was coming apart, and the courageous choice to put herself first and start fresh.Liz shares the hidden realities of military family life, the sacrifices, silent struggles, and honest conversations with her kids about what was really...
2025-06-271h 00Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeWhat She Didn't Expect Became the Chapter That Changed EverythingLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!In this powerful episode, Meg opens up about the unexpected journey of early motherhood, from birth trauma and postpartum depression to raising a neurodivergent child. She shares how her own childhood shaped the way she parents today and the healing thatās come through therapy, honesty, and embracing the hard parts. This conversation is full of truth, hope, and Megās deep belief in turning pain into purpose.If youāve ever felt alone in motherhood, struggled with unmet...
2025-06-2049 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeLiving Through It, Leading From It: The Courage to Lead from the Hard PlacesLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!In this episode, I get to speaks with Jessica, a life and career development coach, about her journey through grief, self-discovery, and leadership. Jessica shares her experiences of losing her mother to cancer at 11 years old and how it shaped her into the empathetic leader she is today. We talk about the importance of self-awareness, the impact of saboteurs on personal growth, and the lessons learned from life's challenges. Jessica emphasizes the power of choice in how we show up in the world and encourages us all to...
2025-06-1345 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifePinned, but Not Out: Wrestling Through the Hard StuffLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!What happens when life throws punches harder than the wrestling ring ever could?In this episode, Iām catching up with Jay Smith who was actually one of my students when I was a first-year teacher back in 2002. Fast forward 20+ years, and Jay's an Army veteran, professional wrestler, dad, and someone whoās walked through some really hard stuff.We talk about everything what itās like to fight for a marriage that doesnāt make it, how divorce shifts everything,Ā co-parenting well with...
2025-06-0633 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeFrom Silence to StrengthLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!In this heartfelt conversation, I got to sit down with my longtime friend, Stephanie, as she shared her journey from living in silence and fear due to an abusive marriage to finding her voice and embracing healing. She discussed the challenges of navigating her new life as a single mother, the importance of setting boundaries, and the support she received from her church and friends. Stephanie emphasizes the power of vulnerability, the necessity of trusting God, and the importance of empowering others to speak up about their struggles...
2025-05-3028 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeThe Power of Music and Mentorship: Justin's Path to PurposeLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!In this episode of Hidden Chapters, Justin shares his journey from hardship to hope a story rooted in faith, music, and mentoring others.Growing up with very little, Justin always believed in God, but it wasnāt until later that his faith deepened through his wife Michelle and key mentors. He found purpose through writing Christian music and now pours into others through mentorship, guided by one powerful question:āWhatās the one thing I can do right now to make the bigges...
2025-05-2327 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeThe Summit of StrengthLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!What does it really take to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro ā mentally, emotionally, and spiritually?Ā In this episode of Hidden Chapters, Jillian shares her journey of adventure, self-discovery, and inner strength as she takes on one of the worldās most iconic mountains. Through moments of perseverance and quiet reflection, her story is a powerful reminder that the greatest summits arenāt always the ones we see,Ā theyāre the ones we grow through.While the photos may show the mountain, Jillianās real story lies i...
2025-05-1621 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeUnseen Courage: The choices that changed everythingLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!Welcome to the official launch of Hidden Chapters!This first interview episode is deeply personalāitās not just the beginning of the podcast, itās a celebration of Motherās Day, my 45th birthday, and the woman whose quiet strength made all of it possible: my mom!!For the FIRST time ever, she shares her side of the story-her journey into motherhood, the unexpected challenges she faced, and the life changing choices she made with courage and love. We talk about the mome...
2025-05-1041 minHidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of LifeAn Invitation to BeginLeave me a note-I'd love to hear from you!Episode 1 of Hidden Chapters is here!Ā This is a soft introduction to the journey ahead! itās not the official launch, but today, Iām gently turning the page and inviting you to listen when the moment feels right. Ā A quick note:Ā You may hear a little crackling in this episode.Ā Itās not perfect, but I chose to share it anyway because the heart behind it matters more than the sound.Ā Iām learning as I go, and Iām so grateful y...
2025-04-0706 min