Holly's Highlights: An Anchored Living Podcast

Holly's Highlights: An Anchored Living Podcast

Welcome to Holly’s Highlights: An Anchored Living Podcast — a space designed to encourage, inspire, and equip you to intentionally live a life full of purpose. Hosted by speaker, author, and mentor Holly Curby, this podcast helps you grow in clarity, confidence, and direction as you navigate life, work, and relationships with intention. Each episode offers practical encouragement, meaningful conversations, and real-life insights to help you live a grounded, purpose-filled life that reflects what matters most. Whether you're seeking inspiration, personal growth, or a deeper sense of alignment in your everyday life, Holly’s Highlights will help you stay anchored in truth and live with intention. New episodes available on all major podcast platforms.

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August 4, 2026 25 mins

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The Best Leaders Never Graduate: Why Lifelong Learning Is Your Greatest Leadership Advantage

Is lifelong learning the secret to becoming a better leader?

As a new school year begins, many of us think about fresh starts, new goals, and new opportunities. But what if the people who need to go back to school the most aren't students at all? What if they're leaders?

In this episode of Holly's Highlights, Holly explores why...

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The Art of the Summer Reset: Finding Real Rest, Comfort & Peace in a Busy Season | Holly's Highlights Podcast

Feeling exhausted... even in the middle of summer?

If your calendar is overflowing with vacations, family gatherings, work responsibilities, endless to-do lists, and the pressure to "make the most of summer," you're not alone. Sometimes the season that's supposed to feel restful ends up leaving us more dra...

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Have you ever felt called to do something meaningful but wondered if you were qualified enough to take the first step?

In this inspiring episode of Holly's Highlights Podcast, Holly sits down with Lori Birckhead, founder of By Faith Farm and co-founder of Fed By Faith, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity and feeding families in need.

What's remarkable is that Lori had absolutely no farming e...

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Have you ever felt stuck, restless, or like the space you're in no longer fits who you're becoming?

What if you're not stuck at all?

What if you're expanding?

As summer invites us to slow down, reflect, travel, and step outside our normal routines, it also gives us a unique opportunity to notice where we've grown—and where we're being called to grow next.

In this episode, Holly shares the fascinating story of the ...

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In this special Father’s Day podcast episode, I’m sharing a recent sermon from my dad, Dr. Jim Harding, on what it truly means to delight in the Lord and how finding joy in God can completely change the way we live our daily lives.

In a world filled with stress, distractions, and constant striving, this message dives into biblical truth, Christian encouragement, and practical faith-filled wisdom for anyon...

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When you call 911, everything feels like it happens instantly—but what actually takes place in those first critical minutes before help arrives?

In this powerful episode of Holly’s Highlights, we sit down with Sandy City Fire Chief Ryan McConaghie, a 25+ year fire service veteran, paramedic, and leader who has responded to emergencies at every level—from firefighter and paramedic to battalion and de...

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In this powerful episode of Holly’s Highlights, we sit down with leadership from the Sandy City Police Department for an honest and meaningful conversation about trust, transparency, and what modern policing looks like in a growing community along Utah’s Wasatch Front.

Joining the discussion are Interim Chief Jeff Nigbur and Sergeant Mike Olsen, Public Information Officer for Sandy PD. Together, they shar...

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What if the very thing you’re hesitating to step into… is where God is already working?

In this special episode, I’m celebrating three years since the release of Face-Lift: Embracing Hope Through Your Heartaches—and reflecting on what happens when you choose to say yes, even when you don’t feel ready.

Because the truth is, I didn’t feel fully equipped when I wrote the book.
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We live in a world that tells us happiness comes from things, but research and real life tell a different story. In this episode, Holly explores why experiences—not possessions—are what truly shape our joy, connection, and impact. From everyday moments to intentional acts of generosity, she shares personal stories and insights on how to create experiences that leave lasting impressions on the people arou...

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In this inspiring episode on Holly's Highlights podcast, we sit down with Mayor Natalie Hall of Bluffdale, one of Utah’s fastest-growing cities, for a powerful conversation on leadership, confidence, courage, and community impact.

If you’ve ever felt called to lead but questioned whether you’re ready, this episode is for you.

Mayor Hall shares her journey into public leadership, how she navigates cri...

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May the Road Rise Up to Meet You: Courage, Purpose, and Leadership Lessons from St. Patrick

St. Patrick’s Day is more than parades and green decorations—it’s a powerful reminder of courage, purpose, and resilience. In this inspiring episode of Holly’s Highlights, we explore the life of St. Patrick and uncover timeless leadership lessons that apply to everyday life.

From overcoming hardship and ...

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In this powerful and hope-filled episode, we sit down with Nicole, Director of Bridle Up Hope, to explore how equine-assisted learning is transforming the lives of women and girls struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, low confidence, and emotional overwhelm. Recorded during Women’s History Month and in recognition of International Women’s Day, this conversation honors women’s resilience while addres...

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February is often called the month of love—but this conversation explores a different kind of love: the kind that holds people accountable, demands commitment, and believes in transformation even when it’s hard.

In this episode, we sit down with Clay Josewski from The Other Side Academy, a long-term residential recovery program in Salt Lake City, Utah, helping men and women overcome addiction, criminal be...

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Leading With Love: A Valentine’s Day Episode on Faith, Leadership, and Influence

Discover how God’s love can transform the way you lead—at home, at work, and in every relationship. Practical stories, faith-filled insights, and leadership lessons you can apply today.

Leadership begins with love — and the way we understand God’s love shapes how we lead at home, at work, and in our faith.

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Healing After Trauma: How Beauty from Ashes Ministries Restores Hope
Season 7, Episode 2 of Holly’s Highlights — A faith-based conversation on recovery, redemption, and rebuilding after abuse.

In this episode of Holly’s Highlights, Holly interviews Beauty from Ashes Ministries in Utah, a faith-based nonprofit helping survivors heal after trauma and abuse through Christ-centered recovery and resto...

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As we kick off Season 7 of Holly’s Highlights, we’re starting the new year with a powerful and timely conversation on what it truly means to advance amidst adversity.

In this special Season 7, Episode 1, Holly shares with us a recent sermon from her dad, Dr. Jim Harding — a retired Senior Pastor of over 30 years, Air Force veteran, and lifelong servant leader—to share timeless wisdom for navig...

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As the year comes to a close, this New Year reflection invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and consider what truly matters.

In this tender and deeply personal episode of Holly’s Highlights, Holly shares the story of the people who chose her—a “chosen family” whose quiet, faithful love shaped her life and legacy. Through grief, gratitude, and gentle wisdom, this episode explores how prese...

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As Christmas approaches, we pause to reflect on the heart of the season—the birth of Jesus and the love He came to give. In this special pre-Christmas episode, we talk about what it truly means to love like Jesus in today’s world: a love that is full of grace, grounded in truth, and lived out with humility.

Through Scripture, reflection, and personal insight, this episode explores why Jesus came, why His ...

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December has a way of holding both joy and heaviness at the same time. In this episode of Holly’s Highlights, Holly reflects on the beauty and complexity of the season—sharing personal stories of serving others, learning to receive help, and discovering the power of being truly seen. From faith-filled lessons on generosity and compassion to honest conversations about boundaries, dignity, and discernment,...

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As we step into November—the season of gratitude—Holly invites you to slow down and rediscover the beauty of your right now. In this heartfelt episode of Holly’s Highlights, she shares biblical truth, real-life stories, and science-backed insights on how to love the life you’re living—not the one you wish you had.

Through encouragement, Scripture, and practical takeaways, you’ll le...

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