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.