Making Sense of It with Rachelle

Solitude Is Not Loneliness

What if solitude isn't loneliness at all but sanctuary? In the opening episode of Season Three, Rachelle explores her lifelong relationship with solitude and how it evolved from childhood refuge to adult practice. Growing up as the youngest of nine children in rural Kentucky, solitude became a place to think, observe, imagine, and survive in a world where belonging often felt uncertain. This episode traces solitude through every chapter of life, as sanctuary, protection, identity, motherhood, grief, and ultimately, a path toward authenticity and self-acceptance. This is a conversation about the inner worlds we build, the reasons we build them, and what it means to return to ourselves, not to hide, but to finally belong. Welcome to Season Three of Making Sense of It with Rachelle.

Raelinn's Voice

In this long-awaited episode, Raelinn joins Making Sense of It with Rachelle to share her story in her own words. Listeners are invited into her perspective for the first time, offering a deeper understanding of what was happening beneath the surface. This conversation is honest, emotional, and centered on growth, reflecting on mental health, misunderstanding, and the ongoing work of finding connection again. It’s not a perfect ending, but a real one. As the Season 2 finale, this episode brings the story full circle while reminding us that healing is still unfolding, and that listening matters. Contact Rachelle by emailing support@cogizantascent.com

Season 2 Episode 9 Preview

New episodes return on May 2. Take some to catch up on Raelinn's story by listening to Season 2 episodes 6, 7, and 8.  Reach out to reach by email at support@cogizantascent.com

Standing at the Threshold

In this deeply personal episode, Rachelle reflects on the moment every parent fears but few talk about, the moment you have to let your child walk into something you cannot follow. What was supposed to be structured care and support becomes something far more complex, as hope, fear, and uncertainty collide at the doorway of an inpatient residential facility. This episode explores the emotional reality behind “getting help,” the grief that comes with separation, and the quiet, painful truth that love does not always look like rescue. It is a story about standing in that in-between space, between holding on and letting go, and learning what it means to trust a process you cannot see. This is a continuation of a powerful series on motherhood, mental illness, and the kind of love that stays, even when it hurts Reach out to Rachelle by emailing support@cogizantascent.com

When the Scratches Became Voices

Season 2, Episode 7 — When the Scratches Became Voices In this deeply personal continuation, Rachelle shares what happened after the moment that changed everything. The faint scratching and whispers her daughter once described begin to take shape, becoming voices, shadows, and a reality no one else can see. As fear grows, so does the intensity of her daughter’s behaviors, transforming their home, their routines, and the very meaning of safety. After years of searching for answers, failed treatments, and systems that fall short, Rachelle is faced with an unthinkable decision: returning to a courtroom she once stood in to become a mother, now to temporarily give up her rights to try to save her child. This episode is a raw and honest reflection on motherhood in its most painful form, the kind that doesn’t fix or rescue, but stays, endures, and breaks when it has to. Email Rachelle at support@cognizantascent.com to share your thoughts, comments, or show ideas. Rachelle would love to hear from you!