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

Facebook: / marcscheff

What happens when a tech-savvy mind takes a deep dive into mindfulness?

In this episode of Pay Attention, host Holly McNeill sits down with Adam Kobler—leadership coach, technologist, and founder of Protagonist—to explore how meditation and awareness transformed his life and career.

From his early days in management information systems to guiding tech professionals into conscious leadership, Adam shares how mindfulness became his most powerful tool.

Key themes include:

* How routines and automation shape our lives (and how to break free)
* The TAP method: Take A Pause before reacting
* Why AI can't replace human intuition—and never will

This conversation is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of technology, consciousness, and personal growth. Tune in and discover how awareness can reprogram your life.

Connect with Adam Kobler:

Website: https://protagonist.life

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/akobleroriginal/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-kobler-geek-leadership/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollymcneill/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollymcneillofficial/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollymcneillofficial/

Holly's guest this Wednesday is ✨ Dr. Margaret Arnd-Caddigan ✨

A lifelong explorer of both the seen and the unseen, Margaret bridges the worlds of psychotherapy, spirituality, and the paranormal.

With a PhD in social work and a master's in religious studies, she began her career studying the relationship between magic and religion—a curiosity that grew into decades of clinical work helping others navigate the mysteries of the mind and spirit.

Now retired from academia, Margaret continues her calling as a teacher of meditation and the author of four transformative books, including Embracing Paranormal Experiences: A Guide for Experiencers and Their Helpers.

Her work offers grounded, compassionate guidance to those seeking to make sense of extraordinary experiences that defy easy explanation.

🎧 Tune into her podcast, Finding Our Minds, available on all major platforms, where Margaret invites listeners to explore what it truly means to understand consciousness, healing, and the boundaries of human experience.

📩 To connect or learn more, reach out at findingourminds@gmail.com 🌙 Where science meets spirit, and the mind meets mystery.

Welcome to Pay Attention — a podcast guiding you from the chaos of the mind 🌀 to the clarity of the open heart ❤️. (broadcast every Wednesday at 10 am PST / 1 pm EST).

We're going BACK TO THE ARCHIVES on this powerful episode of The Pay Attention Podcast.🌿

In this episode, host Holly McNeill welcomes Dr. Don Wood, PhD — author, speaker, and Founder & CEO of the Inspired Performance Institute.

Dr. Wood is the creator of the revolutionary TIPP Method (Trauma Informed Performance Psychology) — a neuroscience-based approach proven to help people heal from trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction, unlocking their true potential for peak performance.

In this deeply insightful conversation, Dr. Wood opens up about the origins of TIPP and the science behind reprogramming the mind for healing and high achievement. From personal transformation to professional breakthroughs, you'll learn how unresolved trauma affects the brain and how TIPP empowers thousands to regain clarity, confidence, and calm. ✨

If you're ready to heal, perform at your best, and live with fulfillment, this episode will change the way you think about the mind-body connection.

👉 Feeling inspired? Connect with Dr. Don Wood and let him know you heard him on The Pay Attention Podcast!

📘 Facebook: facebook.com/DrDonWoodPhD

📸 Instagram: @drdonwood

🎵 TikTok: @drdonwood

💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drdonwoodphd

We're going BACK TO THE ARCHIVES on this powerful episode of The Pay Attention Podcast. Host Holly McNeill sits down with Sara Davison—The Divorce Coach. A multi-award-winning coach, two-time bestselling author, and host of the Heartbreak to Happiness Podcast, Sara is also a global media voice on breakups, divorce, and domestic abuse.

Together, Holly and Sara open up about their own divorce journeys—sharing the raw challenges, the lessons learned, and the ways they stayed grounded while protecting their children's well-being. From the pain of heartbreak to the power of resilience, they explore practical tools for rebuilding your life and reclaiming your happiness.

💡 Whether you're navigating the end of a relationship or supporting someone who is, this episode offers:

Compassionate insights from lived experience

Proven strategies for healing and moving forward

Encouragement to find strength, even in the darkest times

FEAM (Financially Emotionally Abused Mothers) is a Survivor-Led Network dedicated to reviving financially and emotionally abused Mothers through emotional & mental support, domestic violence advocacy, and a jumpstart to financial independence post your traumatic experience and beyond. If you're interested in donated to FEAM or need support, go to their website at the following link:
https://www.feamrevived.org/

🎧 Tune in to discover how to transform heartbreak into growth and step into a healthier, more empowered future.