Hidden Chapters: Real Stories that Bring Light to the Hidden Parts of Life
You know those moments when someone says, “But you look like you have it all together”?
That’s where Hidden Chapters begins.
Behind every smile, there’s a story, the struggles, the healing, and the moments of courage most people never see. This podcast is about uncovering those unseen stories. The real, raw chapters that shape who we are, but often stay untold.
Each week, I sit down with everyday people and new authors who open up about various life challenges of grief, loss, faith, identity, purpose, or starting over. Through honest, heart-centered conversations, we’re reminded that none of us are as “put together” as we seem and that healing often begins when we share what’s been hidden.
If you’re craving authenticity, connection, and hope through real stories of courage and transformation, you’re in the right place.
Because the most powerful stories are the ones we don’t see.
Episodes
Stuck in the Waiting. Finding Growth, Faith, and Identity During Separation
When Strength Meant Silence. How Early Loss Shaped Identity, Relationships, and Healing
Hidden Chapters Season 3 Pre Launch Update
Season 2 Finale: Relive the Hidden Chapters That Will Inspire, Heal, and Encourage You
From Engineer to Author & Coach: Simona Pappalardo on Courage, Change, and Authentic Leadership
Grateful Voices: Stories of Gratitude and Encouragement from Hidden Chapters
Mended with Gold: Finding Beauty in Life's Broken Moments
The Chapters Still in Progress. Healing What You’re Still Living Through
Raising Hope After Loss. Grief, Adoption, and Parenting Through the Hardest Chapters
When ‘I’m Fine’ Wasn’t the Truth. The Cost of Pretending I Was Okay
Why Sharing Your Story Matters. My Live Talk on Healing and Hidden Chapters
When Trust is Broken. Jennifer Blankenship on Healing, Faith, and Life After Betrayal
From Immigrant to Sergeant Major. Jose Raymundo on Resilience, Service, and Sharing Hidden Stories
"Holding On and Letting Go: Lindsay Swoboda on Life after Military Retirement and Finding Your Next Chapter
"Who Do You Think You Are?" Laura Lyn Donahue on Rediscovering Yourself Through Life and Writing
"Walking Away From The Ledge" Chris Kruger on Life After the Uniform and Sharing Untold Stories
1000 Downloads Worldwide! Listener Gratitude, Behind-the-Mic Stories, and Hidden Chapters Updates
Season 1 Recap. Lessons, Hidden Stories, and What’s Next for Hidden Chapters
Life After Loss. Faith, Remarriage, and Rebuilding (Part 2 of Mollie's Widow Journey)
Surviving Sudden Loss: Mollie's Widowhood Journey (Part 1)
Losing a Twin. Finding Joy and Purpose After Loss.
The Hidden Cost of Military Life and the Courage to Choose Yourself
What She Didn't Expect. Healing Through Birth Trauma, Motherhood, and Mental Health
Living Through It, Leading From It. How Grief Shapes Empathetic Leadership
Pinned, but Not Out: Wrestling Through Divorce, Anger, and Resilience