What if this season, instead of rushing through the holidays, we slowed down enough to rediscover the magic within us, and between us?

 

In this special episode, Rebecca Hall Gruyter sits down with two extraordinary women, Amy McKiernan and Amy Weinland Daughters, for a heartfelt conversation on healing, connection, and mindfulness.

 

Amy McKiernan, author of More Than a Survivor, shares how her "Eight Keys" help survivors of trauma reclaim their voice and rediscover peace. Her story is one of courage, a reminder that healing begins with presence, not perfection.

 

Amy Weinland Daughters, award-winning author and keynote speaker, brings a different kind of magic, the power of handwritten letters. After writing 580 notes to each of her Facebook friends, she learned that slowing down and choosing intentional connection can heal loneliness and bring unexpected joy.

 

Together, the two Amys explore how we can find presence in pain, peace in reflection, and connection in the simplest gestures, especially in a season that so often pulls us away from both.

 

As always, you can find our host, Rebecca Hall Gruyter, at www.yourpurposedrivenpractice.com.

 

Our guests are also online:

 Amy McKiernan: amymckiernan.com | Instagram @amy_mckiernan_author | Facebook Amy McKiernan – Author

 Amy Weinland Daughters: amydaughters.com | Instagram @smokinhotamys | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

 

 

 

 

 

Amy McKiernan is the author of More Than a Survivor: Eight Keys to Overcoming Sexual Assault and Finding a Path to Living a Fulfilled Life. Her book offers a powerful guide for reclaiming self-worth, rediscovering peace, and embracing a life of authenticity after trauma. Beyond her writing, Amy serves as Director of Employee Relations in Education, where she fosters collaboration, communication, and compassion in schools and workplaces. She's also a wife and mother of two, embodying resilience and grace in both her personal and professional life.

 

 

 

Amy Weinland Daughters is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and connection advocate who believes that what makes us different is what brings us together. Her work explores the transformative power of handwritten letters, inspired by her own journey of writing 580 personal notes to every Facebook friend she had. Through her humor and humanity, Amy reminds us that slowing down to connect, especially during the holidays, can rekindle the magic of gratitude and belonging.