People often see the choice and the result.

They see that I left my job.

They see where I ended up.

What they don’t see are the six months in between.

The uncertainty.

The interviews that led nowhere.

The daily decision to trust God when I couldn’t see what was next.

In this first Story We Carry, I share the season that taught me what it really means to live in the in-between—and how some of life’s greatest transformations happen long before the outcome arrives.

What happens when one chapter ends, but the next hasn’t begun? This episode explores the uncomfortable, uncertain space between letting go of what was and discovering what’s next. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the middle of a transition, this conversation is for you.

Welcome to The Part We Don’t Talk About.

In this trailer, host Shelley Brage-Merida shares the story behind the podcast and the conversations that inspired it. From change and grief to uncertainty and growth, this podcast explores the experiences we often carry quietly but rarely discuss openly.

If you’ve ever found yourself between what was and what’s next, navigating a transition, or learning to let go of what no longer fits, you’re not alone.

This is a space for honest reflection, meaningful conversations, and reminders that some of life’s most important moments happen in the middle of the journey.