In this deeply personal conversation, Hollie steps away from conflict zones to speak candidly about a private grief—her recent miscarriage. In a conversation with longtime friend and interviewer Dennis, Hollie reflects on the physical and emotional toll of early pregnancy loss, the unique form of grief it brings, and the silent weight many women carry.

They explore the stigmas surrounding miscarriage, the biology of trauma, and how society rushes women to move on before they’ve had time to heal. Hollie also opens up about her evolving identity as a mother, the sacrifices of a life spent in war reporting, and the quiet question that lingers in the aftermath: Was it worth it?

Raw, unflinching, and quietly hopeful, this episode is a meditation on loss, legacy, and the courage it takes to share what so often goes unspoken.

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We reflect on the human side of natural disasters—from the heartbreak in Texas to the slow fire recovery in Los Angeles. Hollie discusses the challenge of keeping empathy alive amid media noise, bureaucracy, and tragedy. A candid conversation about how empathy drives action and why it’s so vital in today’s world.

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We explore the unseen fallout of U.S. government cuts abroad. Hollie recounts her recent trip to Taiwan, where she met “Joy,” a local fixer and single mother left unpaid after Voice of America was abruptly shuttered. What began as a reporting trip turned into a window into the lives of those abandoned by American bureaucracy. Hollie and her co-host discuss the deeper consequences of disorganized exits, from failed aid transitions to the systemic neglect of women in developing countries. From Taiwan to Sudan, it’s a powerful reminder that even quiet decisions in Washington can ripple violently through everyday lives around the globe.

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