
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.