Curveball: A podcast about possibility
Welcome to Curveball, the podcast that’s all about life’s “Wait, what?” moments – those twists that come out of nowhere, flip your plans upside down, and leave you wondering what the heck just happened.
Every episode, we dive into stories from people who’ve been thrown some serious curveballs. We’re talking about career 180s, relationship shake-ups, unexpected wake-up calls, and those messy moments that feel like the end of the world – until you realize they were actually the beginning of something better.
Think of Curveball as your reminder that those “What now?” moments don’t have to be breakdowns. They can be breakthroughs. You’ll hear from guests who’ve faced the chaos, come out the other side, and found strength, purpose, and sometimes a brand-new life direction.
So, if you’re going through your own “Didn’t see that coming” phase, or just love a good story of resilience, self-discovery, and transformation, Curveball is here to show you how life’s messiest moments can actually make the best stories – and maybe even the best lives.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 30
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
From Cardiac Nurse To Energy Healer - The Power of Listening To Your Body with Jodi Anne Law | 029
She left her marriage, her children, and her entire identity as a cardiac nurse – because her body begged her to. It nearly broke her… until it didn’t.
For decades, Jodi Anne Law was the picture of We…
The Chronic Stress Loop That’s Sabotaging Your Health (and How to Break It) with Claire Ketchum | 028
She finally cracked the code on mindful eating – then life flipped the table. A terrifying diagnosis. A stress spiral. A breakthrough she never saw coming.
Claire Ketchum had finally found food freedo…
Burnout, Boundaries, and Building a Life That Fits with Rachelle Collins | 027
She was taking care of everyone – her parents, her child, her career, and someone with cancer. Then she realized she was disappearing.
Rachel Collins was juggling a demanding HR career, raising a son,…
From Good Girl to Art Rebel – One Nude Drawing at a Time with Michelle Dovey | 026
She left a penis off her sketch – and it cracked open a decades-long pattern of shame she didn’t even know she was carrying.
When Michelle Dovey sat down to draw a statue of Apollo in Florence, she di…
He Lost Everything at 60 And Says It Was the Best Year of His Life with Dallas Collis | 025
He lost his marriage, his home, his business, and his health. He hit rock bottom – and called it the best year of his life.
Dallas Collis didn’t just get a curveball – he got the whole pitching machin…
Wrecked, Bruised, and Still Standing – What Real Healing Looks Like with Lillian Mumford | 024
She woke up in an upside-down car, miles from home, with a shattered pelvis – and still tried to project manage the rescue.
Lillian Mumford was riding in an Uber, two states away from home, when a car…
The Truth About How Men Grieve And Why It Needs to Be Heard with Jason Tuttle | 023
He spent years saving his kids’ lives. Then he lost his son – and found his voice.
Jason Tuttle was in the trenches of parenting in a way most of us can’t imagine. His two children were born with rare…
Her Backup Plan Failed So She Made Her Own Rules with Tiffany Archer | 022
Her backup plan needed a backup plan. Then Tiffany got creative – and made $7,000 off Craigslist without leaving her house.
Tiffany Archer was cruising through life with not one but two careers – flig…
How to Alchemize Fear, Howl at the Moon, and Manifest Like You Mean It with Allison Al-Khemia | 021
She saw the pandemic coming before it had a name. Then she manifested a private jet in under two weeks. But the real plot twist? She’s here to help you do the same – no magic wand required.
What do yo…
ADHD, Layoffs, and the Money Moves That Changed Everything with Sherry Andrews | 020
She got fired from her “safe” job after 17 years. Then she hiked the Inca Trail, discovered ADHD, and became a financial coach. (Not in that order.)
Sherry Andrews spent nearly two decades climbing th…
Why Burnout Isn’t a Buzzword – It’s a Body Alarm with Dr. Zarya Rubin | 019
She spent 15 years chasing a dream that almost killed her. Then came the burnout, the grief, the tango – and the decision to turn back.
Dr. Zarya Rubin was supposed to be living her dream. She was on …
The Yoga Teacher Who Found Herself By Losing Everything with Taylor Lorenz | 018
She was living the travel blogger dream – until the dream got old, COVID wiped her income, and Google finished the job.
Taylor Lorenz had what most of us daydream about: a life of nonstop travel, a su…
She Chased 7-Figure Success - Until Her Body and Business Both Broke Down with Laura Brandenburg
She tried hustling her way to success – until a hurricane, an ICU stay, and a failing launch forced her to rethink everything.
Laura Brandenburg was chasing every online business goal: bigger launches…
She tried to end her life - Then built a business that saves others with Alexis Skopos |016
She tried to end her life at 13. Now she helps others find their way back from the dark – with a literal magic wand.
When Alexis Skopos was 13, she made a decision to end her life. Instead, the univer…
From Heartbreak to Hiring Smarter — How to Build a Business That Can Hold You, Even on the Worst Day with Talmar Anderson | 015
She lost her dad, canceled her first retreat, and nearly stayed stuck playing small – until she turned grief into her greatest leadership lesson.
When Talmar Anderson sold out her first-ever retreat, …
How to Unbusy Your Life — Even with Five Kids | 014
She’s a work-from-home mom of five who homeschools, cooks from scratch – and still runs a business. Her secret? It’s not hustle. It’s strategy.
Alyssa Wolff isn’t here to sell you another hustle story…
Burnt out, Broken Down and Still Worthy: How He Rewrote Success with Jonathan Marion | 013
When life left him flat on his back, Jonathan Marion discovered how to stop proving his worth — and start living it.
Jonathan spent years collecting all the shiny gold stars — tenure, titles, academic…
You Are Nothing Without Me — And Other Lies We Outgrow with Eloise Tomkins | 012
She followed every rule her father gave her — until he told her she was nothing without him.
Eloise Tomkins grew up doing exactly what was expected. She got the good grades, earned the safe degree, la…
She’s weathered recessions, floods, and total business wipeouts — and came back stronger every time with Alison Vidotto | 011
Alison Vidotto doesn’t just teach resilience — she embodies it. Over 30+ years running her own businesses (while raising six kids, mind you), she’s survived the kind of curveballs that knock most peo…
Grief, Grit, and the Choice to Love After Unspeakable Loss with Anissa Faus | 010
In this episode, Heather sits down with Anissa Faus to discuss how life’s unexpected curveballs—like the sudden loss of her husband—reshaped her perspective on love, resilience, and leadership. Aniss…