Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill

Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill featuring Christine Anastos

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 & Thrive—a heart-centered platform that empowers cancer patients, previvors, thrivers, and caregivers through community connection, wellness resources, and innovative crowdfunding known as KittyFunds. Together, Leah and Christine dive into the power of self-care, the importance of environmental awareness in healing, and how collective generosity can help women not only survive, but truly connect and thrive.

Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill featuring Athanasia Arnold

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 from basketball, and discovering profound healing through acupuncture and Reiki. Together, they unpack how slowing down, listening to your intuition, and embracing a more natural lifestyle can transform not just your health, but your entire path. This conversation is a reminder that nothing needs to be rushed — everything unfolds in divine timing when you trust the process. Amen to a more healthy and natural life.

Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill featuring Lolli D. Leeson

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. Together, they explore what qualifies as real food, the common misconceptions that keep people stuck, and how simplifying what’s on your plate can dramatically impact your energy, mood, and focus. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice, this conversation offers practical, grounded steps to help you return to what your body has needed all along.

Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill featuring Katie Quinn

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 with her grandmother. Today, she supports clients before death, during the transition, and throughout the grief journey, helping families create meaningful rituals, find comfort, and experience peace in one of life’s most tender moments. Together, Leah and Katie explore what it truly means to hold space in bereavement, how to pour love into someone’s final days, and why death — when honored intentionally — can be a profound and even beautiful experience. This episode invites listeners to shift their perspective, soften their fears, and embrace a more sacred understanding of goodbye.

Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill featuring Mary Eisenhauer

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 following long-buried passions—Mary challenges the myth that reinvention is only for the wealthy or fearless. Together, Leah and Mary unpack the mindset shifts, flexible thinking, and quiet courage required to step into a new chapter, offering hope and permission to women standing at the crossroads of “Is this all there is?” This conversation is a reminder that midlife is not an ending—but a powerful beginning.