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.