☀️Hidden Chapters Summer Replay Series | Meg McGlynn

☀️Hidden Chapters Summer Replay Series | Meg McGlynn

Send me a message via text or voicemail! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/fan_mail/new] ☀️  As part of the Hidden Chapters Summer Replay Series, we’re revisiting conversations that shaped the heart of this podcast,  stories that continue to reflect the themes introduced in the Season 3 bridge trailer. This week's episode is a deeply relatable conversation about motherhood, expectations, and the emotional weight so many women carry quietly.  It's honest, raw, and unfiltered in a way that makes you feel less alone.  For anyone navigating motherhood and everything it brings with it, this one is for you.  Original Shownotes: In this powerful episode of Hidden Chapters, Meg opens up about the unexpected journey of early motherhood. From birth trauma and postpartum depression to parenting a neurodivergent child, she shares the chapters she never saw coming. Meg reflects on how her own childhood shaped the way she parents today and the healing that’s come through therapy, honesty, and doing the hard inner work. We talk openly about unmet expectations, isolation, resentment, and the emotional weight many mothers carry in silence. This conversation is full of truth, hope, and Meg’s deep belief that healing is possible. Even when motherhood looks nothing like you imagined. If you’ve ever felt alone in motherhood, struggled with postpartum mental health, or found yourself grieving the version of parenting you expected, this episode is for you. Connect with Megan:   Want to stay in touch with Meg or learn more about her work and her greeting card company? Check out all of her links and socials.  Portia and Pete Greeting Card Company:   www.portiaandpete.etsy.com [https://www.portiaandpete.etsy.com/] Megan’s LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/meganmcglynn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganmcglynn] Email:  megan.c.mcglynn@gmail.com [megan.c.mcglynn@gmail.com] 📖 Theme:  Motherhood. Expectations vs.reality. Mental Health. Neurodivergence.  🔗 Affiliates:   Podmatch.com [https://www.joinpodmatch.com/genevievekruger] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/support] 🌐  Visit my website: https://hiddenchapterspodcast.com/  [https://hiddenchapterspodcast.com/]and stay connected!  🎙️  Want to be a guest on Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genevievekruger [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genevievekruger]  🎵 Background Music: "In Time" by Folk_acoustic from Pixabay

☀️ Hidden Chapters Summer Replay Series | Chris Kruger

Send me a message via text or voicemail! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/fan_mail/new] ☀️ As part of the Hidden Chapters Summer Replay Series, we’re revisiting conversations that shaped the heart of this podcast,  stories that continue to reflect the themes introduced in the Season 3 bridge trailer.☀️ This week's Summer Replay conversation explores identity, transition, and what happens when one chapter of life closes and another one begins.  If these topics are something that resonates with your life, this episode with my husband is worth the listen.  Original shownotes: In this episode, my husband, Chris joins me to share his journey from Army life to author. We explore the highs and lows of deployments, the challenges of reintegrating into civilian life, and the emotional impact of the Afghanistan withdrawal on veterans. We explore the hidden struggles that service members face: deployments, mental health challenges, and the transition to civilian life.  Chris opens up about the lessons he’s learned, the power of sharing personal stories, and how storytelling can build connection and understanding for both veterans and their families All the links to connect with Chris:  📚 Purchase "Walking Away From the Ledge" on Amazon:  https://a.co/d/aIIhZxm [https://a.co/d/aIIhZxm] 🔗 FB: Chris Kruger  [https://www.facebook.com/chris.kruger.927758] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/support] 🌐  Visit my website: https://hiddenchapterspodcast.com/  [https://hiddenchapterspodcast.com/]and stay connected!  🎙️  Want to be a guest on Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genevievekruger [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genevievekruger]  🎵 Background Music: "In Time" by Folk_acoustic from Pixabay

☀️ Hidden Chapters Summer Replay Series | Genevieve and her Mom's story

Send me a message via text or voicemail! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/fan_mail/new] ☀️ As part of the Hidden Chapters Summer Replay Series, we’re revisiting conversations that shaped the heart of this podcast, stories that continue to reflect the themes introduced in the Season 3 bridge trailer. ☀️ This week we begin where so many stories begin: family. This conversation with my mom is one of the earliest and most meaningful episodes ever recorded.  It's a story about motherhood, sacrifice, generational strength, and the parts of our families we don't always think to ask about until later in life.  Start here. This one holds the foundation!  Original Shownote: This first interview episode is deeply personal. It’s not just the beginning of the podcast, it’s a celebration of Mother’s Day, my 45th birthday, and the woman whose quiet strength shaped my life, 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 moment she found out she was pregnant with me, the weight of that reality, and the resilience it took to raise me through it all. She opens up about single motherhood, family support, military life, pursuing education as a parent, and the hope that comes with finding love later on. This episode is a tribute to the unseen courage so many women carry, and a reminder that the stories we often keep hidden are the ones that shape us the most. I’m incredibly honored she chose to tell her story here, with me. Thank you for being here for this meaningful beginning. Special Dedication: 🎵 The song that my mom kept for us: “You and me against the world” By Helen Reddy  https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=F34c1Re8k5s&si=_Fz3V7Mm-SiGFdaY [https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=F34c1Re8k5s&si=_Fz3V7Mm-SiGFdaY] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/support] 🌐  Visit my website: https://hiddenchapterspodcast.com/  [https://hiddenchapterspodcast.com/]and stay connected!  🎙️  Want to be a guest on Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genevievekruger [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genevievekruger]  🎵 Background Music: "In Time" by Folk_acoustic from Pixabay

START HERE | Hidden Chapters Podcast Season 3 Bridge Trailer

Send me a message via text or voicemail! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/fan_mail/new] In this bridge trailer, I reflects on the heart of the podcast and the stories shared over three seasons, from military spouses and grieving parents to authors, veterans, and people rebuilding their lives after unexpected change. Hidden Chapters is a space for honest conversations about grief, identity shifts, healing, motherhood, marriage, faith questions, resilience, and starting over. It is a reminder that even the parts of life we tend to hide can hold deep connection and meaning.💛 If you are new here, this is a perfect place to begin. You can start anywhere, each conversation stands on its own. Hidden Chapters exists to honor the stories we don’t always see, and to remind you that you are not alone in yours. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/support] 🌐  Visit my website: https://hiddenchapterspodcast.com/  [https://hiddenchapterspodcast.com/]and stay connected!  🎙️  Want to be a guest on Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genevievekruger [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genevievekruger]  🎵 Background Music: "In Time" by Folk_acoustic from Pixabay

A Year of Lessons You Can Actually Use | Hidden Chapters Podcast Season 3 Finale

Send me a message via text or voicemail! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/fan_mail/new] Hidden Chapters Season 3 Finale +  One Year Anniversary Reflection 🎉 In this Season 3 finale and one-year anniversary episode of Hidden Chapters, I find myself looking back at everything this first year has held. What started as a simple idea to create space for storytelling has grown into something far deeper than I ever expected. Through every conversation, every guest, and every hidden chapter shared, I’ve been changed just as much as the stories I’ve heard. This episode is a reflection on the lessons I didn’t know I was learning along the way, woven together with guest voices from Season 3 that bring those moments back to life in real time. As I reflect on this year, I share three core lessons that have shaped me as both a host and a human: *  Learning how to listen differently and see people more fully  *  Realizing I am not starting over, I am starting from experience  *  Understanding that my voice and my story already hold purpose  Throughout this episode, you’ll also hear moments from past guest conversations that helped shape these lessons, including stories of resilience, loss, faith, identity, healing, and transformation. From Adrian’s leadership lesson born from hardship, to Dan’s perspective on what it means to keep going, to Zulma’s reminder that it is never too late to begin again, and Mick and Laura’s reflections on faith, courage, and purpose, each voice adds depth to what this year has meant. This episode is both a reflection and a pause. Because after this season, Hidden Chapters will be taking a short summer break with my family. This space is not ending, it is simply resting and making room for what is next. Behind the scenes, I will be stepping into a new season of growth, exploring new conversations, new guest spaces, and even opportunities beyond the mic. Season 4 is already forming, and when it returns, it will carry everything this first year has taught me forward. Until then, thank you for being part of this journey. For listening. For sharing space with these stories. And for reminding me that stories matter more than we often realize. Audio clips from Season 3 guests:  * Arian Cruz                  Episode 5  : https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/episodes/18699538 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/episodes/18699538] * Dan MacQueen      Episode 12 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/episodes/18952215 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/episodes/18952215] *Zulma Williams      Episode 4 :https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/episodes/18720648 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/episodes/18720648] *Mick Wienholt       Episode 6 :https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/episodes/18856637 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/episodes/18856637] * Laura Bratton       Episode 7 :https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/episodes/18855244 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/episodes/18855244] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2463085/support] 🌐  Visit my website: https://hiddenchapterspodcast.com/  [https://hiddenchapterspodcast.com/]and stay connected!  🎙️  Want to be a guest on Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genevievekruger [https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/genevievekruger]  🎵 Background Music: "In Time" by Folk_acoustic from Pixabay