Host Nadia Gilkes recounts the true story of Michelle Hundley Smith, who disappeared in December 2001 after saying she was going Christmas shopping and never returned. The episode covers the delayed missing-person report, the possible impact on her children, and a recent lead that located her in another state decades later.

Nadia explores the family's mixed emotions, the unresolved questions about why she left, and reflections on parental duty and resources for overwhelmed caregivers.

Host Nadia Gilkes recounts a courtroom hearing where an elderly woman under guardianship faced the sale of her family home to pay for care, highlighting the emotional family pushback and the court-supervised bidding process.

This episode is a concise wake-up call about the high cost of long-term care and the importance of proactive estate planning—powers of attorney, trusts, and professional advice—to protect your assets and preserve your legacy.

Host Nadia Gilkes shares a festival flashback interview with June Dillinger about her book The Benefit of the Ex, born from her divorce and a self-development class. June explains how taking responsibility, using reflective "invitations," and choosing love helped her heal and rebuild.

The episode covers book launch success, practical tips for recording audiobooks, June’s work performing weddings in Hawaii, and her mission of "making love visible" in everyday life.