In Episode 6 of Diamond Defense Podcast, co-host and producer Kellie Raines steps into the role of storyteller — editing her own story. This behind-the-scenes look at podcast production explores the art of self-editing, vulnerability in storytelling, and what it means to balance truth and craft as a female podcaster.

Go behind the mic with co-host, co-producer, and editor Kellie Raines as she shares the creative process behind Active Compliance, a powerful episode of the Diamond Defense Podcast. From shaping sound and story to realizing the show deserved an Explicit label, Kellie reveals how humor, instinct, and inner dragon fire fuel both the edit and the message.

o behind the scenes as Kellie Raines edits Distraction for The Diamond Defense Podcast, shaping courage, silence, and survival through sound and story.

Episode 1 is officially out in the world—alive, breathing, and already vibrating in a few earbuds. Find the episode here on muse + echo , where I’m gathering my creative projects under one roof and linking to all the places the show lives. You can also listen at Diamond Defense Podcast . The podcast seed was planted at brunch. Lisa floated the idea right as I was buttering sourdough toast. Everything good happens when sourdough is involved. Add butter? You're golden! We lande