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There are certain people who walk into your life and somehow feel familiar. Before you fully understand why. That was Lisa for me. We met in a small corner of the internet by chance, yet within minutes of talking, it felt like we had known each other much longer. The more we shared, the more… Read more
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There’s something about poetry that I’ve never quite been able to explain and maybe that’s the point. Poetry doesn’t ask you to understand it, It asks you to feel it, and I’ve always loved that. Even if I don’t read it as often as I wish I did. I don’t sit down every night with… Read more
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There’s something uniquely quiet about never having a father in your life.You don’t always get a dramatic moment of abandonment.Often, there isn’t a single explanation at all. But because they were simply… never there. Kevin’s story in this episode of Change Happened, Then What? stirred something unexpected in me. When Absence Isn’t Loud—but It Still… Read more
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There are moments in life that split us in two. After losing her brother to suicide in 2003, Heather Holt reflects on turning grief into purpose—from advocacy and awareness to storytelling that creates space for honesty, connection, and hope for anyone learning how to carry loss with compassion, courage, together. 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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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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Brooke’s story is one of strength, silence, and survival. From hidden trauma in college to a painful medical diagnosis years later, she shares what she couldn’t say before. This episode explores the scars we see—and the ones we don’t—and how healing begins when we finally find the courage to speak. Read more
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.