In this heartfelt episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, host Leah M. Hill sits down with Jean MacDougall-Tattan — former journalist turned author, equine massage therapist, Reiki practitioner, and sound healer — for a soulful conversation about the extraordinary connection between humans and animals. Jean shares how a rescued horse forever changed her life, inspiring her journey into energy healing and her powerful fiction series Biz’s Journey Home and Because of Biz. Together, Leah and Jean explore the wisdom horses offer, the healing power of compassion, and how storytelling can become a bridge between heart, healing, and hope.

In this uplifting episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah M. Hill welcomes Lisa Kawski and Kampa Vashi Deva, co-founders of the Nada Brahma Kirtan Band. Blending sacred instruments, Sanskrit mantras, and the devotional practice of Bhakti yoga, Lisa and Kampa create powerful call-and-response chanting experiences that raise vibration, open the heart, and leave audiences feeling blissful and energized. Together, they share how Kirtan serves as a form of vocal meditation, accessible to everyone—whether you sing, hum, or simply listen—and how sound, vibration, and storytelling through mantras connect us more deeply to ourselves and the universe.

Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill featuring Lisa Kawski In this soulful episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah sits down with Lisa Kawski, founder of Sound Healing for the Soul, to explore how vibration, sound, and sacred space can awaken deep healing within. Lisa shares the pivotal moment nine years ago when playing a quartz crystal singing bowl sparked a profound shift in consciousness—one that revealed sound as her true voice and life’s work. Blending her intuitive sound healing practice with her 25-year background as a professional interior designer, Lisa speaks to the power of creating conscious, sacred spaces both externally and within. Through crystal singing bowls, chimes, gongs, drums, and gentle meditation, she invites listeners into a place of relaxation, recalibration, and heart-centered healing—reminding us that everything is energy, and when we listen deeply, we can return home to ourselves

In this powerful episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah M. Hill sits down with Kampa Vashi Deva, a Tai Chi Master and nationally certified practitioner of Asian bodywork and energy healing since 1995. Through his practice, Kampa’s Healing Hands, he has helped countless clients find relief from chronic pain and illness using a wide range of therapies, including Tui-Na, cupping, red light therapy, Tong Ren distance healing, and iTeraCare Quantum Healing with Terahertz Frequency. Leah and Kampa explore the wisdom behind these modalities, the incredible transformations he has witnessed, and how true healing is an ongoing journey of body, mind, and spirit.

In this episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah M. Hill welcomes author Jennifer Safrey, whose latest novel After Happily Ever: An Epic Novel of Midlife reimagines what happens to fairy-tale princesses when “happily ever after” collides with midlife. Following Princesses Neve, Della, and Bry—sisters-in-law in the royal Charming family—the story explores fading beauty, the weight of people-pleasing, and the fear of stepping into power, all against the backdrop of a kingdom in transition. Jennifer shares how her own path from journalist to yoga studio owner to novelist shaped her storytelling, and why she believes midlife is the perfect time for women to reinvent themselves, rewrite their stories, and create their own happily-ever-afters.

In this inspiring episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah M. Hill sits down with Dr. Jill Stoddard—psychologist, author of three powerful books, and founder of The Center for Stress and Anxiety Management. Together they explore Jill’s journey from discovering psychology as a teenager to becoming a leading voice in anxiety treatment, imposter syndrome, and psychological flexibility. Jill shares practical, evidence-based tools to help listeners get comfortable with being uncomfortable, overcome self-doubt, and live with greater authenticity. She also gives a sneak peek into her upcoming podcast, We the Sunlight, a platform for truth-tellers and survivors to share stories that illuminate, heal, and connect.

In this inspiring episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill, Leah sits down with Paula Keymont—certified yoga instructor, astrologer, and retired high school guidance counselor—to explore how the wisdom of yoga and astrology can guide us toward greater alignment and healing. Paula shares her journey from 35 years in public education to building a soulful practice that weaves together movement, breath, and the energetic influences of the cosmos. From Full Moon Flow yoga classes infused with astrological themes to one-on-one natal chart readings that uncover life purpose and patterns, Paula reveals how these practices help us better understand ourselves and navigate life’s challenges. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that we are all energy—and when we live in harmony with it, we rise into our fullest potential.

In this episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow, Leah M. Hill sits down with award-winning author and journalist Lisa Braxton, whose work spans newspapers, television, radio, and now acclaimed books. Lisa is the author of The Talking Drum and her memoir Dancing Between the Raindrops, both of which have earned national recognition and deeply resonated with readers. She shares her journey from childhood bookworm to newsroom reporter, to writing to process grief and celebrate life. Leah and Lisa explore the power of storytelling to heal, the courage to follow creative callings, and what it means to honor both personal truth and community through the written word.