Curveball: A podcast about possibility

In this episode, Heather sits down with Anissa Faus to discuss how life’s unexpected curveballs—like the sudden loss of her husband—reshaped her perspective on love, resilience, and leadership. Anissa shares her journey through grief and how she found strength for her sons in the darkest moments. The conversation explores the stigma of widowhood, the importance of gratitude, and the signs she rece...

In this episode, Elizabeth King, a renowned fertility coach and advocate, talks about her personal journey through fertility challenges, miscarriages, and ultimately motherhood in her forties. She shares her story, the emotional and physical complexities of fertility, and her mission to change the conversation around fertility loss and hope. Key Points Discussed: Elizabeth’s Fertility Journey: Ear...

She was living the life she thought she wanted — until her body told her otherwise. Jocelyn Quall had the picture-perfect life: big job, beautiful family, charming log cabin. But under the surface? Total burnout. Anxiety, weight gain, and an eye twitch that wouldn’t quit. A single blood test confirmed what her body already knew — she was stuck in fight-or-flight. Worse, as a lifelong people please...

What if the person who’s supposed to love you unconditionally is the one causing the deepest wounds? That’s the reality for many, and it’s exactly why Geraldine Crane does what she does. Geraldine is a serene spiritual hypnotherapist and coach who helps people heal from toxic mother relationships. Growing up as her mom’s caregiver from the age of 12, Geraldine knows firsthand the pain of feeling r...

What do you do when life throws you cancer, caregiving, and stolen cars – all at once? You turn it into a country song, of course. Steve Wunch is one of the most joyful, hilarious, and resilient people I know. He’s the kind of person who can crack a joke even while fighting cancer or dealing with the chaos of caregiving. In this episode, Steve shares how he managed to keep his sense of humor throu...

What if talking about death didn’t have to be so damn scary? Yeah, I know. It sounds like the kind of thing you’d rather avoid, like cleaning out the garage or filing taxes. But my guest today, Yvonne Caputo, has a way of making those tough conversations not just bearable, but surprisingly beautiful. Yvonne didn’t plan on becoming someone who talks openly about death. Then life threw her a curveba...

What if you could train your brain to stop working against you and actually start working for you? Sounds almost too good to be true, right? But that’s exactly what Craig Meriwether did. After struggling with depression and anxiety from his teenage years well into adulthood, Craig finally got hit with a diagnosis that made everything click - bipolar II. At age 50. It wasn’t the answer he wanted, b...

What do you do when life just won’t stop hitting you with one brutal blow after another? If anyone knows, it’s Andrew Bowen. In just three years, his family faced a cascade of crises: his 10-year-old son was diagnosed with a potential brain tumor, Andrew nearly died during his black belt test from an undiagnosed heart condition, and his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. And if that wasn’t eno...

Today on Curveball, I’m chatting with Bobby Owsinski – a guy who went from being a professional touring musician to, well, just about everything else. Seriously. He’s a music producer, author, blogger, podcast host, and probably a few other things he hasn’t even mentioned yet. Bobby’s story is all about letting go of what you think your career should look like and saying yes to what actually light...

In this episode of Curveball, I sit down with Dr. Anne Arvizu – a powerhouse entrepreneur who knows firsthand what it’s like when life knocks you flat.  In 2021, Ann was diagnosed with endometrial cancer, and just like that, her world shifted. Suddenly, running her business took a backseat to fighting for her life – with six months out of work, unexpected medical expenses piling up, and no income...