I Grabbed the Branch

If you’ve ever carried grief, trauma, heartbreak, or simply the weight of surviving hard seasons, I Grabbed the Branch was created for you. 🌿This podcast is a space for real stories, honest conversations, and the kind of healing that isn’t always neat or linear. It’s about resilience, connection, and reminding each other that none of us have to walk through life’s storms alone.Season 1 has been filled with courage, vulnerability, and community — and there’s so much more still to come.New voices, deeper conversations, and even more reminders that hope can still exist after hardship are on the way.No matter what you’ve faced, there’s a place for you here. So when life gets heavy, keep holding on… and keep grabbing the branch. 🌿💛

I Grabbed the Branch is a society podcast hosted by Heather Owens, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Heather Owens hosts I Grabbed the Branch, a society show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  The Men Who Raised Us: A 3-Part Series

  May 11, 20262 minS2

  <p>The Men Who Raised Us: A 3-Part Series</p><p>In this deeply personal three-part series from I Grabbed the Branch, twin sisters Heather and Holly share the stories of the men whose lives shaped their own.</p><p>From a father who battled addiction and found redemption, to a stepfather whose sudden loss left an unfillable void, to the beloved patriarch who taught their family the meaning of kindness, strength, and empathy — each man left a lasting imprint on the women they helped raise.</p><p>Raw, honest, emotional, and at times unexpectedly funny, The Men Who Raised Us...

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  Episode #3

  The Men Who Raised Us: A 3-Part Series

  May 11, 20262 minS2

  The Men Who Raised Us: A 3-Part Series In this deeply personal three-part series from I Grabbed the Branch , twin sisters Heather and Holly share the stories of the men whose lives shaped their own. From a father who battled addiction and found redemption, to a stepfather whose sudden loss left an unfillable void, to the beloved patriarch who taught their family the meaning of kindness, strength, and empathy — each man left a lasting imprint on the women they helped raise. Raw, honest, emotional, and at times unexpectedly funny, The Men Who Raised Us explores grief, healing, resilience, family bonds, and the complicated beauty of imperfect people. Though each story is unique, they are forever interwoven into the lives of the strong women left to carry on their legacy. Join Heather and Holly as they reflect on love, loss, redemption, and the men who helped make them who they are today.

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  Episode #2

  Feeling Seen & the Future of Ellicott City

  Apr 30, 20268 minS2

  <p>Episode Summary: Feeling Seen & the Future of Ellicott City</p><p>In this episode of I Grabbed the Branch, I share a deeply personal reflection on what it means to feel seen—as a survivor of the 2016 Ellicott City flood and as part of a community that has fought to be heard.</p><p>For a long time, the experience of that day—and everything that followed—felt invisible outside of those who lived it. But recently, something shifted.</p><p>I talk about the progress of the North Tunnel project in Ellicott City and what it represents. This isn’t...

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  Prelude to Season 2 - The Year of Refinement

  Apr 23, 20262 minS2

  <p>After time away, this prelude episode of I Grabbed the Branch marks a return shaped by challenge, change, and reflection. As 2026 unfolds with unexpected transitions, including job loss, this episode sets the stage for a more intentional and honest Season 2.</p><p>With the 10-year anniversary of the 2016 Ellicott City flood approaching, this prelude revisits the foundation of the journey—resilience, healing, and what it truly means to rebuild.</p><p>This is where the next chapter begins.</p>

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  Bonus Episode: Where I’m Going in 2026 — A Short Reflection on Refinement

  Nov 25, 20254 minS2

  <p>In this bonus episode, Heather shares a forward-looking reflection on the year ahead — not through resolutions, but through refinement.<br>Grounded in the lessons of the last decade, she speaks honestly about purpose, healing, leadership, boundaries, pursuing her legal education, and choosing peace for her family.</p><p>This episode is an intimate look at how hardship shaped the path she’s stepping into — and how 2026 will be a year defined by clarity, courage, and becoming.</p><p></p>

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