Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill featuring Ellie O'Leary

In this heartfelt episode of Rise, Heal, and Grow with Leah M. Hill, Leah sits down with poet, teacher, and Poet Laureate Emerita of Amesbury, Massachusetts, Ellie O’Leary to explore the healing and transformative power of writing. Ellie shares how poetry and memoir became a way to organize her thoughts, process life’s challenges, and tell meaningful stories rooted in resilience. She opens up about writing her memoir Up Home Again, which reflects on a difficult period marked by illness and financial struggle, and how taking life one step at a time led her toward renewal. Together, Leah and Ellie discuss creativity, the courage to share our stories, and how writing—whether poetry, journaling, or memoir—can become a powerful path for reflection, healing, and growth.

What is Rise, Heal, and Grow 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.