Crystal’s Butterfly Effect with Vickie Menendez | From Tragedy to Hope

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In this moving episode of The Simone Feiler Podcast, I’m joined by the remarkable Vickie Menendez, author and narrator of Crystal’s Butterfly Effect.

Vickie’s story is one of unimaginable tragedy and extraordinary resilience. After losing all four of her children in her first marriage, she chose to share her journey of heartbreak, healing, faith, and the transformative power of love.

We talk about:

• The moment Vickie knew she had to write Crystal’s Butterfly Effect
• What the title means and how it honors her daughter Crystal
• The emotional process of writing and narrating her own audiobook
• Including personal letters to her children Lesley, Wesley, Crystal, and Jesse
• Our collaboration to bring her audiobook to life with music and heartfelt narration
• Her message of hope for anyone facing grief or hardship
• The healing role of faith, community, and resilience in her journey
• Her upcoming event A Thousand Heartbeats: A Soul Rising Launch Experience happening Oct 4, 2025

🎧 Crystal’s Butterfly Effect is available now at all major audiobook retailers and at
My Book – Vickie Menendez

💜 This is a conversation about loss, love, and the ripple effect of healing that will inspire anyone searching for light in life’s darkest moments.

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