In this bonus episode, Heather shares a forward-looking reflection on the year ahead — not through resolutions, but through refinement.
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.

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.

Nine years after the flood that changed everything, Heather Owens reflects on how healing has unfolded—not in a straight line, but in waves. In this deeply personal episode, she opens up about losing her dad, John (2011); her fiancé, Joe (2016); her stepdad, Curtis (2021); and her granddad, Jim (2025)—the four men who shaped her heart and taught her strength through love.

Heather shares the raw truth of grief, the power of therapy, and the importance of community—the counselor who helped her process pain, the psychiatrist who guided her through dark seasons, and the friends, family, and coworkers who continue to anchor her in light.

Through every heartbreak and every moment of grace, Heather shows that healing isn’t about moving on—it’s about learning to carry both love and loss in the same breath.

In this powerful episode of I Grabbed the Branch, Mike opens up about his extraordinary path from the front lines of military service to the soulful world of music. Through stories of courage, healing, and resilience, he shares how songwriting became both a sanctuary and a means to honor those who’ve served and sacrificed.

This episode is a heartfelt reflection on the battles we fight both abroad and within — and how finding your voice through art can help turn pain into purpose.