Heather Holt Podcast Host | Storytelling on Healing, Resilience & Life After Change

Inspiring stories told weekly to help change your perspective — and maybe even leave you smiling.

Rachel Stone

“Portrait of a woman with long dark hair, smiling softly, wearing a black top and a delicate necklace, against a light neutral background.”

About Rachel Stone


Rachel Stone is a Canadian author who writes stories of hope, resilience, and redemption, often set against vivid Canadian landscapes. Her debut novel, The Blue Iris, received widespread critical acclaim and won multiple literary honors, including the 2025 International Book Award.

In addition to her fiction, Rachel’s uplifting personal essays have appeared in magazines, journals, and blogs around the world. Her own journey—from a demanding career on Bay Street to becoming a published author, with a life-altering health miracle in between—has resonated deeply with readers and live audiences alike. Through both her writing and speaking, Rachel Stone encourages others to defy the odds, trust their inner voice, and take a chance on themselves.