Change Happened Then what?

We’ve basically built society on coffee. Offices, schools, marriages… none of them would survive without that first sip. But let’s be honest — coffee commercials don’t show the real side: bedhead, mi…

How does a life of loss become a life of purpose? Join us for How Cliff Jumping Changed Everything – Moments with Melinda. Starting from an 8-year‐old watching her parents' divorce while cliff divers…

In this Smile Drops episode, I reflect on Season 1 of Change Happened, Then What?—how sharing stories helped me rediscover my voice, my purpose, and my smile. From grace and grief to dogs and quiet f…

This podcast didn’t start with answers—it started with questions. After brain surgery, loss, and life-altering change, host Heather Holt asked: What do we do with the pieces when life falls apart? Se…

When Deb’s husband survived a traumatic motorcycle accident, their life changed in an instant. Diagnosed with CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), he faced excruciating chronic pain, and Deb became…

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I didn’t start this podcast because I had the answers. I started it because I had questions. After brain surgery, after loss, aft…

What happens when you let go of everything you thought you needed—and trust the quiet whisper inside instead?

In this episode of Change Happened, Then What?, meet Lalaneya, a woman who followed her i…

In this heartfelt bonus episode, host Heather Holt pauses the storytelling to say THANK YOU. With Season One nearing its final three episodes, Heather reflects on what this journey has meant—2,000+ d…

In this deeply moving episode, Heather sits down with Sandie, a quiet yet powerful voice in the world of caregiving and grief. Sandie shares the intimate story of her late partner Brian—a man full of…

Welcome back to Smile Drops, the podcast equivalent of finding fries at the bottom of the bag or scoring the front parking spot on a rainy day. I'm your host, Heather Holt—audio storyteller, snack re…

At 49, Natalie was told she'd likely never recover from a traumatic brain injury. Doctors gave her no hope. But she had other plans. In this powerful episode, Natalie shares how she defied every expe…

What happens when cancer, caregiving, humor, and love collide? In this extended episode of Change Happened, Then What?, I sit down with Tim and Candy—partners whose nine-year cancer battle wasn’t jus…

In this bite-sized bonus episode of Change Happened, Then What?, Heather Holt serves up a 5-minute celebration of America’s quirks, courage, and comedic history. From Jefferson’s iconic mic drop to J…

Ever met someone and felt like you’ve known them forever—even though you just locked eyes over a latte at Target? In this short Smile Drop episode, Heather Holt explores the magic of soul connections…

In Episode 7 of Change Happened, Then What?, we meet Jen—a bold, fast-talking woman navigating ADHD, motherhood, and grief with humor and heart. Diagnosed with ADHD as a child, Jen opens up about imp…

Welcome to Smile Drops—your bi-weekly dose of humor, nostalgia, and relatable chaos, served fresh from the produce aisle of life. In this mini-episode, we explore the weird and wonderful world of gro…

What happens when art becomes your lifeline—and transformation finds you on the road?

In this episode of Change Happened, Then What?, Heather Holt talks with queer artist, musician, and long-haul t…

In this witty and heartwarming Smile Drops episode, Heather Holt explores the liberating power of saying no—with love, humor, and a healthy dose of self-awareness. From skipping “optional” Zoom meeti…

What happens when your identity shifts—and you finally stop apologizing for who you are?

In this inspiring episode of Change Happened, Then What?, Heather Holt talks with Taraleigh Weathers—ADHD ad…

Welcome to Smile Drops—a short and sweet dose of joy from Holt Hill Studios. These bite-sized episodes are designed to lift your spirits, warm your heart, and maybe even spark a giggle (or a snort-la…