Épisodes

  • Ep. 5 | From Ashes to Gratitude: Alexis Maust on What the Fire Couldn't Take
    Aug 10 2025

    On her birthday, Alexis Maust and her family lost their home to a sudden fire. What followed was a season marked by faith, resilience, and a community’s love that poured in when they needed it most.


    In this conversation, Alexis shares the events of that day, the vulnerable work of receiving help, and the ways she has learned to see life through the lens of love. We talk about surrender, asking for help, and discovering what cannot be taken, even when everything changes.


    Listen as Alexis reflects on:

    • The moment she realized her family was safe
    • How a week-old prayer prepared her to receive love
    • Why asking for help can deepen connection
    • Choosing faith over fear in the aftermath of loss


    Connect with Alexis:

    • Facebook: Alexis Maust
    • Coaching Instagram (Women’s Coaching): @beyour.awesome
    • Personal Instagram: @alexis_maust
    • LinkedIn: Alexis Maust
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    49 min
  • Ep. 4 | Olympian Rebekah Bradford: Faith, Family, and Finding Strength Beyond the Ice
    Jul 26 2025

    Rebekah Bradford is more than an Olympian. She is a comeback champion and a model of faith-fueled strength. In this episode, Rebekah opens up about her journey through Olympic sport, the role of faith in the hardest seasons, and what it means to build real strength and resilience through family, setbacks, and second chances.


    We talk about:

    • How to keep showing up after disappointment and loss
    • Faith as an everyday anchor, not just a feeling
    • The slow, steady process of rebuilding after setbacks
    • What it means to be seen and supported in both the spotlight and ordinary life
    • Building a family and a future beyond medals


    This is not just a conversation about achievements. It is about the in-between moments that shape who we are and the growth that comes from showing up, even when things do not go as planned.


    Connect with Rebekah:

    • LinkedIn: Rebekah Bradford
    • Instagram: @bekahbrad


    If someone in your life is facing a setback or tough season, send them this conversation. It just might offer the hope or encouragement they need. ☀️

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    51 min
  • Ep. 3 | Grit & Joy on Kodiak: Kelli Foreman’s Last Small Farm & Online Community
    Jul 13 2025

    Grit and joy are woven through every part of Kelli Foreman’s life on Kodiak Island. In this episode, Kelli invites us into her real, unscripted world as a wife, mom, farmer, and the heart behind The Last Small Farm. Whether she’s caring for animals before sunrise, guiding her boys, or welcoming her online community, Kelli’s story is grounded in resilience, faith, and an honest love for simple things.


    Our conversation isn’t about showing off. It’s about showing up—finding meaning in early mornings, in caring for others, and in the courage it takes to let life be both messy and beautiful. Kelli opens up about the challenges she’s faced on the farm, lessons learned through loss and recovery, and the choice to keep showing up with joy even on the hardest days. For Kelli, presence matters more than performance, and connection is found in the quiet, faithful rhythms of daily life.


    Connect with Kelli:

    🌱 Website: thelastsmallfarm.com

    📸 Instagram: @kodiakgoatdairy


    Join the conversation:

    What part of Kelli’s story stayed with you? Share a moment of grit or joy from your own journey in the comments, or reach out to Kelli’s community to keep the connection going.

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    25 min
  • Ep. 2 | Even Mermaids Get Leukemia: Hannah Soderstrom’s Story of Resilience
    Jun 29 2025

    What does it mean to become known - not just for what you’ve survived, but for the way you live, lead, and lift others up? In this episode, Jess Collicott sits down with Hannah Soderstrom: founder, advocate, cancer survivor, and the heart behind Even Mermaids Get Leukemia.


    Hannah shares her journey from a normal 13-year-old to navigating a life-changing leukemia diagnosis. She opens up about the hardest moments, the power of presence, and how the support of family, friends, and generous strangers made survival possible. Together, Jess and Hannah explore the real meaning of connection, and how simple acts—like giving blood or showing up for a friend—can change a life.


    In this episode:

    • ​Hannah’s honest account of childhood cancer and the scariest hour she faced waiting for a blood transfusion
    • ​The story behind Even Mermaids Get Leukemia and its mission to help kids feel like kids again after cancer
    • ​How to support survivors, nominate a child, or make a difference in someone’s journey
    • ​The impact of small kindnesses and why presence always matters more than performance


    Support Hannah’s mission:

    → Nominate a childhood cancer survivor, donate, or learn more at evenmermaidsgetleukemia.org

    → Follow Even Mermaids Get Leukemia on Facebook and Instagram


    Consider donating blood.

    Every transfusion is a lifeline for kids like Hannah. Visit your local blood bank to make a real difference.


    Share this episode.

    If you know someone who needs encouragement, hope, or a reminder that they’re not alone, please send them this conversation.


    Thank you for being a part of Known Through Connection. Here, presence matters more than performance—and every story is an invitation to connect. ☀️

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    52 min
  • Ep. 1 | Intro to Known Through Connection
    Jun 7 2025

    Welcome to the very first episode, where Jess Collicott opens the door to a new kind of podcast space: one where showing up matters more than showing off, and guests are truly seen. Jess shares personal stories and honest moments, inviting you into a space shaped by presence, dignity, and quiet strength.


    Key takeaways from this conversation:

    • ​Presence matters more than performance in meaningful connection.
    • ​True connection is about seeing, hearing, and honoring others.
    • ​There are four directions of connection: with others, those close to us, ourselves, and God.
    • ​Every story is treated as sacred - each guest is met with dignity and care.
    • ​Community support is vital, especially in hard times.
    • ​You’re invited, not just as a listener, but as part of this growing room.


    Have a story or feedback to share? Reach out anytime at studio@knownthroughconnection.com


    Real People. Worth Connecting. Built Under Resonance.

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    21 min