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.

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    Ken’s story shows how one grandmother’s belief changed everything. In the 1970s, he was told he’d never learn to read—but she refused to accept that label. When children feel valued and supported, they don’t just become productive. They become confident, capable, and deeply valuable members of society. Read more

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    Losing my brother changed everything, including the way I listen to my intuition. This story explores intuitive healing after loss and why we can’t unknow what our soul knows. When we trust that inner guidance, grief becomes a path toward clarity, connection, and a new way of living. Read more

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    Some connections in life can’t be explained — they just are.That’s how it felt the first time I spoke with Rob Baugh. We were introduced by someone who didn’t really know either of us — just that we had something big in common: both of our lives had been changed by a traumatic brain injury. Read more

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    The Conversation After the Recording Some of the best parts of my podcast conversations happen after we stop recording.When Andy and I wrapped up our interview, we stayed on the phone a while longer.What we ended up talking about didn’t make it into the episode — but it stayed with me. Remembering the Band Room Read more

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    A heartfelt reflection on Shawnti Refuge’s journey and the courage it takes to choose accountability. Discover how healing through journaling and self-awareness can turn pain into purpose and strength. Read more

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    When ego takes control, it can drive success—or destroy it. Inspired by Michael Bugary’s story, this reflection explores how letting go of ego can open the door to healing, purpose, and connection. Sometimes, the hardest journey isn’t out in the world—it’s the one back to yourself. Read more

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    At 8, Melinda Moulton turned heartbreak into courage by declaring she’d be a cliff diver. From losing her mother young to reshaping Burlington’s waterfront, her story is one of resilience, love, and change. As I turn 50, I reflect on her lessons and the courage to dive. Read more

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    From Tragedy to Transformation: Natalie’s Journey Through TBI, Healing, and Radical Love The Accident That Changed EverythingAt 49, Natalie was thriving—a hypnotherapist with a deep understanding of the brain and body connection. Then, during a sailing lesson on Vermont’s Lake Champlain, a sudden storm capsized her boat and left her with a traumatic brain injury Read more

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    When I first saw David, I didn’t even recognize him. The toll of opioid dependence was devastating. But Deb never gave up. Her love, strength, and tireless search for a better way became a lifeline—and a lesson in the difference between addiction and dependence, and the power of unwavering hope. Read more

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    Sandie’s story is one of deep love, unimaginable loss, and quiet resilience. Through her husband Brian’s battle with autoimmune encephalitis, she learned how to keep showing up—with grace, strength, and aloha. This episode honors grief, caregiving, and the power of choosing love, even in the hardest moments. Read more