The Fifth Chamber

Join Author Anne Gudger as she introduces you to her powerful memoir, THE FIFTH CHAMBER. This first episode features an emotionally charged reading from the chapter “Jake in the Womb,” complete with original bass music by Scot Gudger. As Annie recounts her experience of grief and the profound transformation it brought, listeners are immersed in a lyrical and deeply personal narrative around Jake’s...

In this episode’s reading from Anne Gudger’s memoir THE FIFTH CHAMBER, Anne shares from the chapter “Widows’ Circle.” After her husband Kent dies in a tragic car accident, Annie finds herself navigating the turbulent waters of grief and being an only parent. From therapy circles that surprised her, sent her in a swearing spiral, and gave her hope, to a poignant childhood memory of nearly drowning,...

Join Author Anne Gudger on an emotional journey as she hauls Kent’s first wife’s boxes of memorabilia to the dump to throw them away. Standing in the bed of her little red Ford Ranger, Annie reflects on Kent's life, and grapples with complex emotions tied to Kent keeping some of Claire’s objects. Through the catharsis of throwing out books and more, and breaking old dishes, Annie feels the rage of...

In this episode’s reading from Anne Gudger’s memoir THE FIFTH CHAMBER, Anne shares from her chapter “Two Husbands.” Join Annie Gudger as she narrates her journey of love, loss, and rediscovery. From her first wedding filled with vivid memories and poignant emotions to her second wedding that symbolizes a new chapter, Annie's story weaves together joy, grief, and hope. With touching moments of fami...

In this final episode, join Author Anne Gudger as she reads “Jake Gets Married” from her memoir THE FIFTH CHAMBER. Annie recounts heartfelt moments from her son Jake’s wedding day, including connections Jake has to his dead dad Kent, felt through keepsakes: Kent’s wallet and wedding ring. Follow the heartfelt ceremony and reception brimming with endless love and family connections, including...

In this episode’s reading from Anne Gudger’s book The Fifth Chamber, Annie shares from the chapter “Stuck.” At 22, Annie, an inexperienced hiker, is confronted with a football-sized boulder field during a 30-day mountaineering course in the high country of Wyoming. Despite being 5’2” with a 60-pound pack strapped to her back, she navigates the field with grit and determination, until she slips and...

Anne Gudger is an author, essayist, and podcaster who writes hard and loves harder. Welcome to The Limited series Podcast,  The Fifth Chamber.  She Is   also a grief Speaker and listener, a grateful wife, mom, sister, daughter, and Yiayia—Greek for grandma—a nod to my heritage that I’m wildly proud of. When Anne was 28, she got that knock on her door, and her biggest fear had c...