Known Through Connection

10/25/2025

When I was two, I lost my younger brother to SIDS. I was too young to understand, but I still remember asking my parents where he went when he died.

It’s taken years — and therapy — to realize I may not have truly grieved that loss. Sometimes the things we carry earliest in life take the longest to heal.

🎧 Watch or listen: Episode 9: A Resilient Heart, Held by Grace

10/24/2025

When Angie Hanson lost her one-year-old son Garrett unexpectedly, life stopped making sense. Surrounded by friends and family, she still felt completely alone.

In this clip from our conversation, she shares the beginning of that journey — one that would eventually lead her toward healing, connection, and faith.

🎧 Full episode: Episode 9: A Resilient Heart, Held by Grace

10/23/2025

After losing her infant son, her husband, and her brother in just a few years, Angie Hansen says this with quiet conviction:

“I did get my faith back… I realized I was being carried by something way bigger than me. That was God.”

Her story is a reminder that even in the darkest chapters, grace still carries.

🎧 Full conversation: Episode 9: A Resilient Heart, Held by Grace

10/23/2025

I was honored to be on the podcast with the amazing

I was introduced to him by a gal I met .whitta.moremagic at the Meant for More conference and she is friends with him and thought I’d be a good fit for his podcast.

Well, I’d say she was right. It’s interesting how God aligns you with the people that you just need to be near and with. If anything, I’ve met an incredible man who has given me proof of strong faith.

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10/23/2025

New episode is out.
Today I sat down with Angie Hanson from Butterflies + Halos to talk about grief, resilience, and faith that returns. Angie’s story is honest and hope-giving. We cover how to sit in the pain, how to support friends who are hurting, and practical ideas for the holidays.

Listen here:

When loss feels too heavy to carry, grace can still hold us.In this episode of Known Through Connection, host Jess Collicott sits down with Angie Hansen, fou...

10/14/2025

Today marks Hannah Soderstrom’s Diagnosis Anniversary.

In this short clip from our conversation on Known Through Connection, Hannah recalls the moment she first heard the words acute lymphoblastic leukemia as an eighth grader who didn’t even know what that meant.

What stands out to me most isn’t just what she went through, but who she and her family became because of it. Out of something unimaginably hard, they grew into people who love deeply, give generously, and carry compassion wherever they go.

Hannah, thank you for sharing your story so openly and for showing all of us what it looks like to turn pain into purpose and hardship into empathy. The way you’ve continued that mission through your nonprofit, Even Mermaids get Leukemia, is a powerful reminder that love and courage can ripple far beyond the moment they’re born from.

You and your family remind us that light can still rise from the darkest seasons.

🎧 Watch this moment from Episode 2 of Known Through Connection.

10/06/2025

We just passed 250 listens on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! 🎧

When I first started Known Through Connection, my hope was simple: create a space where real conversations could be shared, where people feel seen, and where presence matters more than polish.

Every listen means someone chose to spend time with a story, a guest, and a moment of connection. That is humbling, and I’m so thankful for each person who has tuned in.

The journey is just beginning, and I can’t wait to keep sharing voices worth sitting with and stories worth remembering.

Thank you for being part of this community. Here’s to the next 250 and beyond. ☀️

09/11/2025

Every once in a while, you meet someone who reminds you what it means to live with integrity, faith, and love.

That’s Tim Collins.

In Episode 7 of Known Through Connection, TC shares how pain shaped his strength, how faith grounds his identity, and why he treats every relationship as a gift. His story is timely, inspiring, and so worth listening to.

High character. High quality. High values. That’s TC.

Episode coming soon. You won’t want to miss this one.

08/07/2025

Upcoming Guest: Alexis Maust 🎙️

We’re honored to welcome Alexis Maust to Known Through Connection.

Her story is one of resilience, gratitude, and the power of community. When her family home burned down on her birthday, she chose to remain rooted in faith, embrace the love surrounding her, and walk forward with hope.

We will be recording this conversation in the coming days. It is a story worth sitting with. It may also change how you think about loss, love, and starting again.

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07/24/2025

𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗻. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵-𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵.

What does it take to rebuild after the moments that nearly break us? In our next episode, I sit down with Rebekah Bradford, Olympic speed skater, business leader, and resilience expert, who knows firsthand what it means to rise again.

Rebekah shares her journey through the highs and heartbreaks of Olympic sport, the role of faith in her toughest seasons, and the slow, steady process of finding strength through setbacks.

This conversation isn’t just about medals or achievements. It is about the in-between moments, the doubts, and the growth that shapes who we become.

If you have ever faced a setback, felt the pressure to reinvent yourself, or needed a reminder that your story isn’t over, this episode is for you.

🎧 Watch or listen on your favorite platform: https://link.knownthroughconnection.com/

👇 What’s one way you have rebuilt or found strength through setbacks? Drop your story or a question for Rebekah below.

07/11/2025

07/07/2025

Meet Kelli Foreman, Alaska’s “Barn Boss,” digital community builder, and living example of joy-filled resilience.

From running Kodiak’s only goat dairy farm to inspiring over 150,000 people online, Kelli’s story blends everyday grit, playful spirit, and genuine connection. She has faced barn fires, major surgeries, and countless challenges. Yet, she continues to show up for her family, her animals, and her ever-growing online community with contagious positivity and humor.

On the next episode of Known Through Connection, Kelli shares the real stories behind the posts, what it means to build an authentic tribe, and how she keeps choosing joy, even on the hardest days.

Listen in to be inspired by:
• How she built a loyal, uplifting online community from Kodiak Island
• What resilience really looks like, both on and off the farm

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a fellow dreamer, or just need a dose of hope, you’ll love this one.

Who in your life brings you joy and resilience? Tag them or share below!