Before caller ID, every ring was a mystery — your grandma, your crush, or a prank call asking if your refrigerator was running. In this nostalgic Smile Drops episode, Heather Holt takes a funny, heartfelt look back at rotary phones, twisty cords, and the days when answering the phone meant real connection (and maybe a little chaos). Rediscover the humor and heart of simpler times, when we actually picked up the phone instead of screening it. If you'd like to support the show, just click the link Be a part of the change happened community To join our mailing list and learn more our guests visitChangehappenedpodcast.comReady to get your discount on Pure Energy Apothecary products Click the link below20% off PURE ENERGY NOWLooking for your customized Dear Sweet One lullaby find them hereShop Now Dear Sweet One Follow along on Instagram @Change Happened for behind-the-scenes moments and updates. Got a story to share or just want to say hello? I’d love to hear from you! Drop me a line at Changepodcast@yahoo.comand maybe your "Change Happened" moment will be next.

When doctors told Kelly to say her goodbyes, she chose to fight for another breath. Living with a rare autoimmune disorder and myositis, she found gratitude in every moment while caring for her daughter and facing unimaginable loss. Every Breath Is a Gift is a powerful story of resilience, love, and what it truly means to keep choosing life—one breath at a time.

Tying shoes, button flies, and the glory of elastic waistbands—Heather dives into the funny truth about how our clothes evolve with us. A lighthearted take on comfort, confidence, and why stretchy pants might just be the secret to happiness.

What happens when a 4.0 college student, marathon runner, and gifted musician is suddenly hit by a car—and everything changes in an instant?

Born under Scorpio, your little one carries the magic of depth, courage, and transformation. ✨ The Dear Sweet One Scorpio Lullaby is a gentle,  bedtime story inspired by the stars—filled with warmth, wonder, and the steady glow of topaz, their birthstone of joy and clarity. If you'd like to support the show, just click the link Be a part of the change happened community To join our mailing list and learn more our guests visitChangehappenedpodcast.comReady to get your discount on Pure Energy Apothecary products Click the link below20% off PURE ENERGY NOWLooking for your customized Dear Sweet One lullaby find them hereShop Now Dear Sweet One Follow along on Instagram @Change Happened for behind-the-scenes moments and updates. Got a story to share or just want to say hello? I’d love to hear from you! Drop me a line at Changepodcast@yahoo.comand maybe your "Change Happened" moment will be next.

When everything falls apart, healing begins. In this powerful story, Shawnti shares how a mental health breakdown became her breakthrough — from teenage chaos and silence to clarity through therapy and journaling. Now a Master Certified Mental Health Coach and author of Quiet As Kept, she helps others turn pain into purpose.

Give your little one a gift written in the stars. ✨ The Dear Sweet One Aries Lullaby is an astrology-inspired bedtime story that celebrates your child’s courage, curiosity, and light. Featuring soothing narration, gentle music, and celestial imagery, it’s a peaceful way to end each day. If you'd like to support the show, just click the link Be a part of the change happened community To join our mailing list and learn more our guests visitChangehappenedpodcast.comReady to get your discount on Pure Energy Apothecary products Click the link below20% off PURE ENERGY NOW Follow along on Instagram @Change Happened for behind-the-scenes moments and updates. Got a story to share or just want to say hello? I’d love to hear from you! Drop me a line at Changepodcast@yahoo.comand maybe your "Change Happened" moment will be next.

Former Red Sox pitcher Michael Bugary shares his powerful journey from ego and addiction to healing, love, and purpose. After losing his career and surviving a brain tumor, he found hope again — thanks to a golden rescue dog named Lingo. A story about ego, identity, and second chances.

Heather closes Season 1 of Change Happened, Then What? and shares what’s next — more resilience, healing, and storytelling in Season 2 with weekly episodes and new ways to connect.

Heather reflects on the stories that stayed with her from Season 1 — grief, resilience, love, and creativity — and reveals how these blueprints are shaping what’s to come in Season 2.

The story behind the spark that launched Change Happened, Then What? — a Season 1 reflection on resilience, storytelling, and community as we step into Season 2.

Society basically runs on coffee — but commercials don’t show the real side: bedhead, mismatched socks, and the “don’t talk to me yet” grumble. In this Smile Drop, I break down the big three: Starbucks (the Broadway show), Dunkin’ (the ride-or-die bestie), and Home Brew (the budget champion). Seven bucks or fifteen cents — the best cup is the one in your hand when you need it.

Melinda Moulton’s story of stepping into loss, choosing courage, and building a life of impact. Her journey is proof that you don’t need to know everything to do something.

A heartfelt reflection on Season 1, rediscovering my voice through storytelling, and the moments—both human and dog-shaped—that helped me find my smile again.

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? Season 1 explored those pieces through 13 powerful conversations that resonated around the world. Now, Season 2 is here—and the circle is expanding. From a brain cancer survivor turned motivational speaker, to a mother reclaiming her identity after trauma, to a brain injury survivor healing through humor—this season is about heartbreak, healing, and everything in between. These stories aren’t polished. They’re not tied up in bows. But they are real. And they matter. Follow Change Happened, Then What? for Season 2—where honest storytelling meets radical resilience. New season launches this fall.Catch up on Season 1 now. If you'd like to support the show, just click the link Support Changed Happened every little bit helps!Want to learn more about this season’s guests? Visit Changehappenedpodcast.comFollow along on Instagram @Change Happened for behind-the-scenes moments and updates.Got a story to share or just want to say hello? I’d love to hear from you!Drop me a line at Changepodcast@yahoo.com— and maybe your "Change Happened" moment will be next.

A story of trauma, CRPS, resilience, and the quiet strength of a woman who chose love and hope, again and again.

Real, unfiltered stories of change, healing, and resilience—from brain injury to radical self-love. Follow now and catch up on Season 1. Because when change comes—and it always does—what happens next might just change you.

Lalaneya’s journey shows how “God winks” and gut feelings can guide you to healing, trust, and transformation.

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 to her.

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 light, love, and what Heather calls the “Aloha Spirit.” Together, they explore what it means to love someone through chronic illness, to watch them slowly disappear due to autoimmune encephalitis, and to eventually find healing on the other side of unimaginable loss. From teenage friends to heartbreaking goodbyes, this episode travels through the beauty of connection, the weight of caregiving during COVID, and the raw resilience it takes to survive—and smile—after loss. Topics include:• Autoimmune encephalitis & brain inflammation• Caregiving, long-term illness, and grief• Motherhood through trauma• The power of friendship and chosen family• How love continues after death Sandie’s courage to speak her truth is a gift for anyone navigating grief, loss, or chronic illness in a loved one. Her words are a reminder that even when we say goodbye, some love stories never really end. Listen now on your favorite platform and visit changehappenedpodcast.com for more. — Resources Mentioned: Learn more about Autoimmune Encephalitis Support and tools via AE Alliance For grief resources: whatsyourgrief.com If you'd like to support the show, just click the link Support Changed Happened every little bit helps!Want to learn more about this season’s guests? Visit Changehappenedpodcast.comFollow along on Instagram @Change Happened for behind-the-scenes moments and updates.Got a story to share or just want to say hello? I’d love to hear from you!Drop me a line at Changepodcast@yahoo.com— and maybe your "Change Happened" moment will be next.