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Genevieve Kruger Host Of Hidden Chapters Podcast

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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 ...
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! In this special episode of Hidden Chapters, we are celebrating Thanksgiving with a heartfelt messages of gratitude, reflection, and hope from Hidden Chapters guests. As I look back on these last nine months, I'm filled with thanks for every story, every conversation, and every person who's joined this jour…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! In this solo episode, Genevieve shares a metaphor that changed the way she sees healing: Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Instead of hiding the cracks, Kintsugi highlights them, honoring the story of what the piece has been through. Genevieve talks about the cracks in our o…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! 🎙️ Summary In this episode of Hidden Chapters, Genevieve shares her personal journey of navigating hidden chapters in her life, particularly focusing on the emotional struggles faced by her generation, Gen X. She discusses the importance of emotional expression, the cost of suppression, and the need for he…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! Episode Summary Some stories look easy from the outside… until you hear the pages turn. Christin opens up about losing both her parents in high school, dealing with her brother’s addiction and time in jail, setting hard boundaries, and still building a life full of faith, service, and hope. Grief became he…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! 🎙️ Episode Summary In Unmasking My Hidden Chapter: When “I’m Fine” Wasn’t the Truth, Genevieve shares a season she doesn’t talk about often, the years she spent teaching even though her heart wasn’t in it. After failing her Praxis exams and questioning her purpose, she found herself putting on a smile and …
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! In this special episode of Hidden Chapters, I step on stage for the very first time at the Military Influencer Conference and share my story as a retired military spouse, navigating grief, identity, loss, and the journey of figuring out who I am along the way. I talk about how Hidden Chapters came to be, t…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! What do you do when the life you thought you knew is turned upside down? In this deeply personal conversation, Jennifer Blankenship shares her journey through betrayal, discovering her husband’s long-term affair and hidden family, and navigating the emotional aftermath as a retired, divorced military spous…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! From arriving in the U.S. without knowing a word of English to rising through the ranks to become a Sergeant Major, Jose Raymundo’s story is one of struggles, triumphs and deep resilience. In this conversation, Jose opens up about the hidden chapters behind his military career, the emotional weight of serv…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! What do you do when everything that once defined you begins to shift? In this heartfelt conversation, Lindsay Swoboda joins me to talk about navigating life after her husband’s military retirement, launching her first book, and learning to balance who she is as a writer, wife, and woman in transition. Toge…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! Who we are isn’t something we figure out once, it’s something we keep discovering. In this episode, Laura Lyn Donahue joins me to talk about identity, growth, and what it really means to evolve through life’s changing seasons. Drawing from her book, Who Do You Think You Are?, Laura Lyn shares how our sense…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! Kicking off Season 2 🎉 In this first episode of Hidden Chapters Season 2, my husband,Chris joins me to share his journey from Army life to author, exploring the highs and lows of deployments, the challenges of reintegrating into civilian life, and the emotional impact of the Afghanistan withdrawal on veter…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! 🎉 YOU all did it!! 1,000 downloads worldwide! 🌍 In this special behind-the-mic update, I’m celebrating this milestone and sharing a heartfelt thank you to listeners from the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Trinidad & Tobago, Nigeria, Germany, and beyond. 💛 I’ll also give you a quick update at what’s coming next f…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! 🎉Chris's book: "Walking Away from the Ledge" is now available for preorder! ⭐️Grab your copy here!⭐️ https://books.by/w-brand-publishing/walking-away-from-the-ledge 🎉Season 1 Finale: The Why, the Lessons, and What’s Next In this Season 1 recap of Hidden Chapters, I’m taking you behind the mic to share what…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! *Note🎙️: You might notice a little echo in parts of this conversation. Podcasting isn't always perfect, and while I did my very best in post editing, some audio echos and quicks couldn't be fully fixed. Thanks for your grace and for sticking with it. Mollie's story is truly worth hearing! In Part 2, Mollie…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! *Note: You might notice a little echo in parts of this conversation. Podcasting isn't always perfect, and while I did my very best in post editing, some audio echos and quicks couldn't be fully fixed. Thanks for your grace and for sticking with it. Mollie's story is truly worth hearing! In this Part 1 conv…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! In this heartfelt episode, Melissa shares the profound journey of losing her twin brother, Grant and the unexpected way his loss transformed her life. Grant was always the bubbly one, the encourager, the life of the party. Melissa dubbed herself the "mean one", always getting them in trouble. But when Gran…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! What happens when the life you built starts to slowly unravel not with a crash, but with quiet, unseen shifts? In this episode, Liz Davis opens up about her journey as a military spouse navigating the emotional weight of constant change, the slow realization that her marriage was coming apart, and the cour…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! In this powerful episode, Meg opens up about the unexpected journey of early motherhood, from birth trauma and postpartum depression to raising a neurodivergent child. She shares how her own childhood shaped the way she parents today and the healing that’s come through therapy, honesty, and embracing the h…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! In this episode, I get to speaks with Jessica, a life and career development coach, about her journey through grief, self-discovery, and leadership. Jessica shares her experiences of losing her mother to cancer at 11 years old and how it shaped her into the empathetic leader she is today. We talk about the…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! What happens when life throws punches harder than the wrestling ring ever could? In this episode, I’m catching up with Jay Smith who was actually one of my students when I was a first-year teacher back in 2002. Fast forward 20+ years, and Jay's an Army veteran, professional wrestler, dad, and someone who’s…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! In this heartfelt conversation, I got to sit down with my longtime friend, Stephanie, as she shared her journey from living in silence and fear due to an abusive marriage to finding her voice and embracing healing. She discussed the challenges of navigating her new life as a single mother, the importance o…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! In this episode of Hidden Chapters, Justin shares his journey from hardship to hope a story rooted in faith, music, and mentoring others. Growing up with very little, Justin always believed in God, but it wasn’t until later that his faith deepened through his wife Michelle and key mentors. He found purpose…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! What does it really take to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro — mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? In this episode of Hidden Chapters, Jillian shares her journey of adventure, self-discovery, and inner strength as she takes on one of the world’s most iconic mountains. Through moments of perseverance and quiet ref…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! Welcome to the official launch of Hidden Chapters! 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 made all of it possible: my mom!! For the FIRST time ever, she shares her s…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! Episode 1 of Hidden Chapters is here! This is a soft introduction to the journey ahead! it’s not the official launch, but today, I’m gently turning the page and inviting you to listen when the moment feels right. A quick note: You may hear a little crackling in this episode. It’s not perfect, but I chose t…
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Leave me a note-I'd love to hear from you! Every person has a story—one that’s shaped by struggles, turning points, and moments of resilience. But some of the most powerful stories remain untold, tucked away in the chapters we rarely share. That’s where this podcast comes in. I’m Genevieve Kruger, and I created Hidden Chapters as a space to explore…
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