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

Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill is a heart-centered podcast that amplifies the voices of transformational healers, wellness practitioners, and changemakers who help others rise above adversity, heal from within, and grow into their fullest potential. Hosted by Leah M. Hill, each episode offers inspiring conversations, practical tools, and soulful stories that empower listeners on their journey toward personal and collective well-being. Whether you seek motivation, healing insights, or community connection, this podcast is your space for grounded wisdom and transformative growth.
 
 
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Our Most Recent Podcasts

How Trauma Lives in the Body and How to Heal with Paul Scoglio (Ep. 63)

In this thought-provoking episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill, Leah sits down with psychotherapist, trauma therapist, leadership coach, and author Paul Scoglio for a deep conversation about healing, relationships, human potential, and the wisdom of the body. Drawing on more than four decades of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and leaders, Paul shares his journey from the halls of Danvers State Hospital to becoming a pioneer in trauma healing, somatic awareness, and human development. Together, they explore the impact of trauma on the body, the power of embodiment practices, the importance of understanding our differences, and the Taoist principle of Wu Wei—living with less force and more flow. Paul also offers insights from his upcoming memoir, Insane Asylum: A World of Trauma, and discusses how reconnecting with our bodies, intuition, and authentic selves can lead to greater healing, vitality, and joy. This episode is an inspiring invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and discover the transformative power that already exists within you.

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Embodied Healing, Sobriety, and Nervous System Reset with Melissa McLaughlin (Ep. 2)

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.

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Empowering Girls Through Storytelling and Creativity with Grace Marchese (Ep. 1)

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.

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