This special Thanksgiving episode is a pause — a gentle breath — for anyone who feels alienated, estranged, or separated during the holidays. In one of the most personal episodes she's ever shared, Holly opens her heart and tells the story of her long, painful journey through parental alienation, estrangement, and years of fighting to stay connected to her children.

She speaks directly to anyone navigating complicated family dynamics: parents missing their kids, adult children distant from a parent, and anyone carrying the ache of disconnection during the holiday season.

And though Holly is deeply grateful for the relationship she has with her children today, this episode is about self-care, self-compassion, and staying open to even the smallest flicker of hope.

She reflects on how the hardest chapters of her life eventually led her back to herself — to awareness, healing, and the rebuilding of a relationship she once feared was lost forever.

If the holidays feel heavy this year, this message is for you.

A reminder that healing is possible.

A reminder that you're not alone.

And an invitation to soften, breathe, and stay open to something better.

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What if the chaos in your life was actually the beginning of something beautiful?

In this inspiring conversation, host Holly McNeill sits down with artist-turned-coach Marc Scheff to explore how creativity, risk-taking, and letting go can reshape the way we live and work.

From leaving behind a career in tech to building a thriving art and coaching practice, Mark shares how his Make a Mess framework helps people create, destroy, and emerge into their most authentic selves.

Key takeaways:

Why creativity is never linear—and why that's a good thing

How to recognize when you're on autopilot and choose differently

The power of identity work in building a fulfilling life

This episode is a reminder that it's never too late to start again, embrace the unknown, and design a life that truly feels like your own.

Connect with Mark:

Instgram: / marcscheff

Linkedin: / marcscheff

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