Night Shifts and New Horizons: Holly

Send us Fan MailHolly never set out to have a career. She wanted to be a wife and a mom — and for a long time, that's exactly what she was. But somewhere between homeschooling three kids, working night shifts as an L&D nurse, and her husband's quiet encouragement, she found herself in midwifery school. In this episode, Katie and Holly explore what happens when a person becomessomeone new — and what that can cost. Holly opens up about the toll midwiferyschool took on her family, the shock of a marriage unraveling just as she wasfinally finding her stride, and the years she spent wondering if she'd made thewrong choice. Now on the other side, Holly is exceling professionally, hauling her own camper, planning trips to places like Alaska, and creating weekly challenge lists with friends. She's building a life that continuously surprises her — andapparently, she has a lot to add to her 2027 (yes 2027!) bucket list.This episode is best paired with campfire whiskey (on Holly's list to try!)