EP 25 Season One Reflection & Looking Ahead to Season Two

Episode 25 is a celebration! Join host Allyson Collins as she reflects on the memorable conversations from Season One, shares lessons learned, thanks listeners for their support, and offers a preview of exciting topics and guests coming in Season Two. Plus, listeners are invited to share the episodes that resonated most and suggest topics they’d love to hear in the future.

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Hello everyone, and welcome to a very special episode of Page to Post. I'm your host, Allison Collins, author, educator, screenwriter, and lover of stories that inspire reflection, healing, and meaningful conversations. Today marks a milestone for this podcast. I honestly can't believe we're already celebrating our 25th episode. When I first started this podcast, I simply wanted to create a space where we could talk about stories, whether they came from books, movies, or life itself, and have conversations that inspire us, challenge us, and hopefully leave us a little better than we were before. And now here we are, twenty five episodes later. Now that may not sound like a huge number to some people, but every episode represents time, preparation, reflection, and most importantly, community. So today I just want to spend some time looking back on season one, saying thank you, and sharing a little bit about what's ahead. One thing I love about this podcast is that we have not stayed in one lane, not one moment, not at all. We've laughed together, we reflected together, and sometimes we talked about some pretty heavy topics. We discussed movies like Soul Fu, The Best Man, Love and Basketball, No Good Deed, A Soldier Story, Saving Private Ryan, and The Great Debaters. Those conversations weren't just about the movies themselves, they led us into discussions about relationships, family, friendship, sacrifice, healing, and even purpose. We've talked about faith through films like The Shack and Miracles from Heaven. We explore topics like generational trauma, dating, the soft life, mental wellness, and what it means to pursue peace and protect our joy. We've even talked about music, culture, and the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. And throughout all of these conversations, I think one thing has remained constant. Stories have power. Stories help us understand one another. Stories remind us that we are not alone. Season one taught me that people are looking for authenticity. They want encouragement. And they want spaces where they can reflect without judgment. Every time someone subscribes, shares an episode, leaves a comment, or sends me a message saying I really needed that episode. It reminds me why I started this podcast in the first place. And for that, I am truly, truly grateful. Thank you. To everyone who listened to Page to Pulse, thank you. Whether you've been here since the very beginning or you just discovered the podcast recently, thank you. Thank you for subscribing. Thank you for supporting. Thank you for recommending episodes to friends and family. Thank you for taking me along during your commute, your workout, your morning coffee, or just those quiet moments when you just needed something encouraging to listen to. And if there is an episode that really resonated with you, I would love for you to share it with someone else because you never know who might need that message. And you never know what difference that would make in a person's life to hear that episode. Now let's get into what we're going to be looking into for season two. I am really excited about what's coming. We're going to be reviewing or continue reviewing movies and books because you know I love a good story. I do want to take it to another level where I'm working and featuring independent filmmakers. The indie films is what I want to focus in more on in season two. But we're also going to dive deeper into conversations about relationships, faith, healing, purpose, mental wellness, and personal growth. And I'm really looking forward to bringing on more guests and hearing from people with unique stories and experiences. And I want season two to be more interactive. So this is where you come in. All of you listeners, I want you to tell me what you want to see in season two. And that's what I would love to see. Um, what you want to hear, and where and tell me about the movies that you would like for me to review, books you'd like for me to discuss, topics around relationships, what's important to you to hear, and I also want to address more about mental health in the next season. You know, some of you may have questions about faith, and there's different um topics that you have ideas about, and so we can get into that for the next season. And you may be confused about your purpose in life, and you may need some focus and direction about learning more what your purpose is in life. So I would love for us to get into that in the next season. Um, or maybe there are some current events that you want to hear more about in the podcast. Um, we can get into that. So, you know, I really want to hear from you because pace to post isn't just my podcast, it's our community. And I just really feel that we can make this season, upcoming season, more interactive with subjects and topics that matter to you most. As we wrap up episode 25, I just want to thank you once again. Thank you for being part of this journey. Thank you for your encouragement, thank you for your support, and thank you for allowing me to do something that I truly enjoy. Season one has been a blessing, and I honestly believe the best is still ahead. So, until next time, keep reading, keep reflecting, and keep growing. I'm Alison Collins, and this is Page to Pulse, where stories move from page to the pulse. I'll see you in season two.