Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill

n this heart-opening episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah sits down with Thu Pham, founder of Kintsugi Wellness, to explore what it truly means to heal — not by rushing to fix what feels broken, but by honoring it. After 25 years in the corporate world, Thu followed a quiet inner pull toward a slower, more intentional path rooted in somatic movement, nervous system support, and holistic healing....

In this powerful episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill, Leah sits down with relationship expert, therapist, and author Carolyn Sharp to explore how genuine connection can transform our lives and relationships. With more than 30 years of experience helping couples, families, and teams navigate conflict and repair, Carolyn shares the wisdom behind her work and the guiding principles of c...

In this heartfelt episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill, Leah sits down with poet, teacher, and Poet Laureate Emerita of Amesbury, Massachusetts, Ellie O’Leary to explore the healing and transformative power of writing. Ellie shares how poetry and memoir became a way to organize her thoughts, process life’s challenges, and tell meaningful stories rooted in resilience. She opens up abou...

In this heart-centered episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah M. Hill sits down with Leigh Berry, owner of Emerald Heart Sanctuary, to explore the power of nervous system regula-tion, frequency healing, and emotional wellness. As a Harmonic Egg Guardian, Certified Herbalist, and Reiki/IET practitioner, Leigh shares how her work with the Harmonic Egg helps clients reset into a parasympathetic state...

In this episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah M. Hill sits down with communications consultant Nicole Glynn, founder of Nicole Glynn Communications, to explore what it really takes to build a brand — and a career — on your own terms. After more than a decade in corporate marketing with major companies, Nicole took a bold leap to create her own seat at the table, launching a consultancy rooted in s...

In this expansive and soul‑stirring episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow  with Leah M. Hill, Leah sits down with Akashic Record Healer and Soul Activator Sarah Stray, founder of Boxless Coaching, to explore what it truly means to awaken inner wisdom and step into coherence with your Soul. Sarah shares how she came to recognize and  follow the call of the Akashic Records after more than 20 years in the...

In this heartfelt episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, host Leah M. Hill sits down with Christine Anastos, founder of Connect & Thrive, Public Benefit Corporation, to explore how her own breast cancer journey transformed into a mission of hope and healing for others. Christine shares how personal trauma, years as a caregiver, and a deep concern for the environment inspired her to create Connect &a...

In this heartfelt episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill, Leah sits down with Athanasia “Nasha” Arnold — biochemistry major, Reiki Master, founder of Amin Essentials, and future practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine — to explore the powerful intersection of science, spirituality, and self-trust. Nasha shares her personal journey through unexpected college anxiety, walking away fr...

In this foundational wellness episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill, Leah sits down with Lolli Leeson to unpack how our understanding of food has evolved — and where we may have gone off course. From the original food pyramid to today’s more holistic approach, Lolli breaks down what “food simplicity” truly means and why getting back to basics isn’t as complicated as we’ve made it. Toge...

In this deeply moving episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah M. Hill sits down with medium and death doula Katie Quinn for a powerful conversation about life, loss, and the sacred beauty of passing. After spending 30 years in the corporate world as a CFO, Katie fully embraced her lifelong ability to communicate with loved ones on the other side — a gift she first experienced as a child speaking wit...

In this inspiring episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah M. Hill sits down with Mary Eisenhauer, author of Reimagining Midlife, to explore what it truly means to reinvent yourself when the world tells you your best years are behind you. Through powerful stories from 35 women who made bold changes in midlife—shifting careers, starting businesses, moving across the world, overcoming hardship, and fol...

On this episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill, Leah sits down with Karina Bensko, CEO and Founder of CultureKrew, for a deeply human conversation about growth, grief, and building businesses that don’t lose their soul as they scale. Karina shares insights from her work as a People Systems Architect, guiding leaders through the “messy middle” of rapid growth with intentional culture, fr...

In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah sits down with author and nurse Dianne C. Braley for a conversation about turning pain into purpose and silence into voice. Raised in a home shaped by addiction and dysfunction, Dianne shares how writing became both her refuge and her reckoning—first as a way to escape, and later as a means to heal. Drawing from her work as a...

In this engaging episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah sits down with Boston-based writer, performer, and world traveler Randy Ross, whose sharp wit and fearless storytelling have captivated audiences across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Randy shares how a disastrous four-month solo trip through developing countries became the inspiration for his acclaimed novel God Bless Cambodia and two hit one...

In this transformative episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow , Leah sits down with holistic practitioner Liz Elia, founder of Whole Minded Health, whose advanced brain integration and energy-based healing work has helped hundreds of adults and children unlock clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom. Liz shares her powerful journey from battling severe anxiety to discovering Crossinology Brain Integra...

In this inspiring episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah sits down with Lorie, a sound healer whose personal crisis became the catalyst for a profound transformation. After being told by doctors that nothing more could be done for her chronic pain and that stronger medications were her only option, Lorie refused to accept a life defined by limitation. Her search for relief led her into the world of...

In this inspiring episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah sits down with Lorie, a sound healer whose personal crisis became the catalyst for a profound transformation. After being told by doctors that nothing more could be done for her chronic pain and that stronger medications were her only option, Lorie refused to accept a life defined by limitation. Her search for relief led her into the world of...

In this inspiring episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah sits down with culinary expert and family health advocate Lolli D. Leeson to explore how modern parents can simplify healthy living and reclaim their confidence in raising grounded, well-nourished children. Drawing from her culinary training, two decades of hands-on teaching, and her personal journey navigating her son’s learning challenges a...

In this powerful episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah sits down with Michele, an Animal Intuitive whose extraordinary gift allows her to see life through the eyes of our animal companions. With over two decades of experience blending intuitive communication, holistic health, and deep spiritual insight, Michele helps people understand the “why” behind their animals’ behavior while guiding them thr...

In this empowering episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah sits down with Dana Leavitt and Emily McCavanagh—founders of Creative CHIXX, a dynamic movement dedicated to helping female small business owners hatch strategic business solutions and step boldly into their purpose. Dana and Emily share the powerful story behind building a collaborative, supportive community for women who are ready to grow,...

In this inspiring episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow , Leah M. Hill sits down with Cindy Moore , lifelong North Shore resident, real estate broker, and founder of the Moore Real Estate Team, to explore what it means to lead with honesty, integrity, and heart in an ever-changing industry. Cindy shares her journey from decades in sales and insurance to building her own brokerage rooted in ethics and se...

In this inspiring episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow , host Leah M. Hill welcomes Catherine Kane , a longtime nurse, sepsis survivor, and holistic health coach who believes true wellness begins with awareness, prevention, and self-love. Catherine shares her powerful journey of healing after surviving septic shock, and how that experience transformed her approach to health—from treating symptoms to nu...

In this heartfelt episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, host Leah M. Hill sits down with Danielle Fermano, founder of Poetic Basket Design, a heart-forward gifting company redefining the art of giving. Danielle shares how her love for creating meaningful, personalized gifts—each paired with an original poem—grew into a mission to help people move beyond transactional interactions and strengthen real hu...

In this illuminating episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill , Leah sits down with Gina Richardson of Spirit Wolf Tarot—an intuitive tarot card reader and Reiki practitioner with over a decade of experience. Together, they explore the sacred art of intuitive reading, the power of energy work, and what it means to truly connect with your inner knowing. Gina shares how she creates transfor...

In this inspiring episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow , host Leah M. Hill sits down with Cyndie Morgan — Certified Infinite Possibilities Trainer, Trailblazer , and founder of the beloved Woofstock festival — to explore how one spark of an idea can truly change lives. Cyndie shares her powerful journey from discovering Notes from the Universe to creating events and workshops that activate joy, belief,...