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October 21, 2025 32 mins

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In this episode of the Jacqui Just Chatter podcast, host Jacqui shares three heartwarming and inspiring stories submitted by talented women writers. The first story by Kristie Hayes chronicles her journey with a high-energy dog that leads her to form a unique bond with an eclectic group of neighbors. Laura Garden's essay conveys the mesmerizing natural wonders and challenges of conservation work in Queensland, Australia. Holly Gutwillinger offers a fictional tale centered around a rekindled childhood connection and the emotional journey of opening one's heart anew. 

 

Info/links from guests:

 

Laura Garden

@lauragardenwrites

bluesky: @lauragarden.bsky.social 

Substack: https://lauragarden.substack.com/

 

Holly Gutwillinger

hollybrisson.substack.com  

Instagram @ rambling_from_the_little_shed

https://ramblingsfromthelittleshed.com/ 

 

Do you have a story idea or thoughts about the episode? Connect with Jacqui at the following.

www.JacquiLents.com

FB: Jacqui Lents Author

IG: @JacquiLents

YouTube: @JacquiLents

 

Music used for this episode includes –

Ratatouille's Kitchen - Carmen María and Edu Espinalfound

Always – Nesrality

Please Calm My Mind – music for video

Calm Piano Music – Clavier Music

Emotional Piano Music – SigmaMusicArt

Sedative - music for video

Calm Solo Piano Music – Prelude SigmaMusicArt

Breeze - Clavier Music

Inspiring Piano Music – ProductionMusic

Deep – Ruslan Sikunov

Soft Bird sound -  u svsdvj1jb8

Celtic Harp – jumping bunny

Classical Strings Violin Music Original soundtrack

Cosy Quirky Comedy – Nikita Kondrashev

Quiet Life – alana Jordan

Under the Sky – Hoggy Art

Can’t Get You Out of my Mind – poulj

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