I Grabbed the Branch
Heather Owens
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S2E1 Bonus Episode: Where I’m Going in 2026 — A Short Reflection on Refinement
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…
S1E9 Episode 9: Heather and the Healing Journey - 9 Years Later
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…
S1E8 Episode 8: From Battlefield to Ballads: Mike’s Journey of Service, Struggle, and Song
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,…
S1E7 Episode 7: Masterpiece Moments - Zahra's Journey from Pakistan to Purpose
🌿 “Healing is not linear — it’s a slow unfolding of grace.”At just 13 years old, Zahra left everything she knew behind — her home, her culture, her sense of belonging — to start over in a new…
S1E5 Episode 5: From Barely Getting By to Building a Movement: Paige Swanstein’s Fight for Student Needs
In this powerful episode of I Grabbed the Branch, host Heather Owens sits down with Paige Swanstein — co-founder of the Student Basic Needs Coalition (SBNC) — to explore how one student’s struggle to…
S1E6 Episode 6: (Bonus Episode)- In the Midst of Grief
In this special bonus episode, Heather Owens opens up about the recent loss of her granddad — her rock and constant source of strength. It’s the first time Heather appears on camera to share what…
S1E4 Episode 4: Resilience in Motherhood and Leadership – Jennie’s Journey
🗣️ About JennieJennie’s journey is one of strength, balance, and authenticity. With nearly two decades of experience leading complex technology projects, she has learned what it means to lead with…
S1E3 Episode 3: Owning your voice with Angela Spring
🗣️ About Angela SpringAngela’s story is one of courage, authenticity, and transformation. For years, she wrestled with what it meant to be heard—and what it meant to stay silent. Through resilience…
S1E1 Episode 2: The Day My Healing Journey Began
After surviving the Ellicott City flood that took her fiancé, Joe, Heather returns to share what came next — the quiet, unseen battle of grief. In this deeply personal episode, she recalls the day of…
Episode 1: The Night the Flood Waters Came
🎙️ Episode 1: The Night the Floodwaters Came✨ Episode SummaryThe Night the Floodwaters Came is a raw, first-person account of survival during the 2016 Ellicott City flood—a night when life changed in…
Episode 1 Preview – When the Floodwaters Came
In this clip, I take you back to the night the floodwaters swallowed Ellicott City. Swept into the raging current, I fought to keep my head above water—searching desperately for Joe while clinging to…
Episode Zero: I Grabbed the Branch
Episode Zero of I Grabbed the Branch sets the stage by sharing the personal story and meaning behind the podcast’s name. It explains why resilience, survival, and holding on through life’s storms are…
S1 I Grabbed the Branch - Launching 10/1/2025
A first glimpse into I Grabbed the Branch — a podcast about resilience, survival, and the moments that change everything. This teaser sets the tone for the stories, reflections, and hope to come. 🌿
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I Grabbed the Branch has published 13 episodes since September 2025, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
I Grabbed the Branch is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 11m.
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