
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.