Rise, Heal, and Grow Podcast with Leah M. Hill

In this heart-opening episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah M. Hill sits down with Patti Anastasia, RN, a Pet Psychic-Medium, healer, and author of Heal With Your Pets. After an injury ended her nursing career, Patti embraced her lifelong gift of communicating with animals—both in life and in Spirit—to help people find healing, guidance, and peace through the wisdom of their pets. Together, Leah and Patti explore how our beloved companions are powerful healers, how love continues beyond loss, and how tuning into our pets’ energy can transform not only our own well-being but the world around us.

In this inspiring episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah M. Hill sits down with author, speaker, and transformational coach Amanda Greaves, whose book The Chameleon Diaries: Designing A Life Worth Changing invites readers to embrace imperfection and step boldly into authenticity. After two decades as a successful interior designer, Amanda reached a turning point that led her to sell her business, heal from painful relationships, and embark on a journey of deep self-discovery. She now empowers individuals and companies alike to identify limiting beliefs, nurture growth, and design lives—and cultures—that thrive. Tune in as Amanda shares her raw story of resilience, what it means to grant yourself permission to dream, and how you, too, can become the designer of your own evolution.

In this illuminating episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah M. Hill welcomes world-renowned spiritual teacher, healer, and humanitarian Mirabai Devi, founder of the Mirabai Devi Foundation. Born spiritually awake and trained by beings of light from the age of three, Mirabai has spent over 30 years transmitting Divine Light, guiding millions through profound healing and awakening experiences. Together, Leah and Mirabai explore the power of Light Transmissions, mantras, and spiritual practices to awaken joy, hope, and higher consciousness. Listeners will discover how tuning into the Inner Light of God can bring transformation in everyday life—and even help raise the vibration of the planet.

In this inspiring episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah M. Hill sits down with writer and storyteller Bobbi Lerman to explore the power of words, travel, and imagination. From her early days writing romance stories under lilac trees to her adventures around the world collecting people’s stories, Bobbi shares how storytelling has been both a passion and a practice of transformation. She opens up about her novels-in-progress, the importance of writing prompts as doorways to creativity, and the lessons she teaches through her vibrant online community, Scribblers Ink. Listeners will be reminded that writing is practice, not perfection, and that everyone has stories worth telling.

In this episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah M. Hill sits down with spiritual teacher and healer Cheryl Davey, who has spent nearly three decades connecting with angels through the practice of automatic writing. Cheryl shares how her journey began with heartfelt questions to the heavens, grew into 61 journals of divine messages, and expanded into her work as a Reiki master, energy clearer, and guide for souls transitioning into the light with the help of Archangel Michael. Together, Leah and Cheryl explore how we can recognize signs from loved ones, trust our intuition, and embrace the timeless truth that heaven is all around us.

In this soothing and insightful episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill, Leah sits down with Laura Degelmann, founder of Soul-full Notes Sound Healing, to explore the powerful world of sound as a healing modality. Laura shares her personal journey from the classroom to the sound bath—how a deeper calling and her own healing journey, including recovery from two surgeries following a thyroid cancer diagnosis, led her to embrace sound healing as both a personal and professional path. Together, they discuss how sound and vibration help recalibrate the body, restore natural rhythms, and support physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Whether you’re new to sound healing or curious about its growing impact, this episode invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and reconnect with the healing frequency within.

In this heartfelt episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill, Leah sits down with Suzanne MacPhail—licensed mental health counselor, EAGALA-certified equine therapy practitioner, and founder of Hands for Healing—to explore the profound connection between humans and horses as a path to emotional restoration. Suzanne shares how her work at the farm supports clients of all ages, particularly youth, in healing trauma, navigating grief, and finding focus through the intuitive, mirroring nature of horses. Together, they discuss the power of “clinical unlearning,” self-prioritization in a people-pleasing culture, and why the most transformative answers often come from within. This episode is an inspiring reminder that with openness, compassion, and the right guidance, we can cultivate a stronger, truer sense of self.

Leah M. Hill interviews Jess Barber, a Certified Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, Intuitive Channel, Hypnotherapist, Reiki Master Healer, as well as a practitioner and instructor at Apollo Sunrise Center in Merrimac, MA. Jess’ true passion lies in holding space for high-achieving women who are ready to let go of stress, silence self-doubt, and reclaim their power. She understands what it feels like to carry the weight of it all – to strive, succeed, and still feel like something’s missing. That’s why Jess has dedicated her life to helping women reconnect with their intuition, uncover their deepest truths, and create the freedom they crave in their minds and their lives. ​ This isn’t just about healing; it’s about transformation. When you’re ready to rewrite your story and step fully into who you’re meant to be, Jess is here to guide you.

In this heartfelt episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill, Leah is joined by Melissa McLaughlin and Jess Barber—co-creators of the Sober Sisterhood of the North Shore—for an honest and empowering conversation about sobriety, identity, and healing. Together, they explore how alcohol often becomes woven into our sense of self, and what it means to rediscover who we truly are without it. Through community circles, breathwork, trauma-informed practices, and compassionate connection, the Sober Sisterhood offers a sacred space for women on a sober or sober-curious path to reconnect with their bodies, release shame, and reclaim their wholeness. This episode is a moving invitation to anyone standing on the edge of change—you are not alone, and your healing is possible.

In this powerful episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill, Leah sits down with Melissa McLaughlin—intuitive bodyworker, lymphatic massage therapist, and founder of Melissa McLaughlin Wellness—to explore what true, embodied healing really looks like. Melissa shares her deeply personal journey of sobriety, nervous system regulation, and reconnecting with her body after years of disconnection and inflammation. Through her unique blend of science, somatics, and soul, she now helps others release stored pain, reclaim their vitality, and come home to themselves. This conversation is a compassionate invitation to those standing on the edge of change—offering real tools, raw truth, and the reassurance that healing doesn’t have to happen alone.

In this heartwarming and inspiring episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, host Leah M. Hill sits down with Grace Marchese — visionary artist, children’s book author-illustrator, and creator of The Mari Girls book series. Together, they explore the power of storytelling, imagination, and self-love through Grace’s enchanting work, which features extraordinary messaging and the most gorgeous artwork. Grace shares the mission behind Mari Girls LLC: to empower young girls around the world to embrace their uniqueness, stay curious, and dream in vibrant color. This episode is a celebration of healing through creativity and the magic that happens when children see themselves reflected in the pages of a book.