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The Flying Treasure Hunter
By Deb J Holliday, MSWSociety & CultureHealth & FitnessMental HealthEducationSelf-ImprovementPersonal Journals
The Flying Treasure Hunter episodes
- Memories Matter: The Treasures We Carry | Ep 1
Content note: This episode includes personal reflections on miscarriage and pregnancy loss.
Do certain memories come back so clearly that you can almost feel yourself standing there again?
Welcome back to The Flying Treasure Hunter! I’m Deb J. Holliday, MSW, coming to you from my Blue Shed Studio. November always brings me back to the birth of my first child, and this time that memory opened a whole treasure chest.
I’m sharing the excitement of becoming a mother, the words I spoke on our front porch before heading to the hospital, and the heartbreak of three miscarriages that came before and between the joys of raising my children. These are personal memories, some sparkling and some painful, and I’m telling them as I remember them.
What I’ve learned is that memories matter. We can revisit them with the perspective we have today, recognize what they taught us, and decide what belongs in the life we’re living now. Sometimes the treasure is joy. Sometimes it’s empathy, wisdom, or the chance to be gentler with ourselves.
WHAT YOU’LL HEAR
• Why November brings memories of my firstborn rushing back
• The grief and loneliness I remember after pregnancy loss
• A vivid front-porch moment before the birth of my son
• How motherhood changed my life and relationships
• Why I sometimes look at memories from 35,000 feet
• How the treasures in our stories can travel with us into today
YOUR TREASURE HUNT: Take a moment to remember an experience that still stays with you. What feels meaningful about it now? You can simply notice what comes up. There’s no need to force a lesson out of a painful memory.
Subscribe to The Flying Treasure Hunter for more stories and a little sparkle. Regular episodes arrive Mondays. Let’s treasure hunt together!
Hosted by Deb J. Holliday, MSW.
Connect with Deb J. Holliday
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborahjholliday/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahjhollidaymsw/
- Substack: https://substack.com/@theflyingtreasurehunter
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deborahjholliday
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborahjgrandinettiholliday
16 min - My Trick-or-Treat Takeoff: Welcome to The Flying Treasure Hunter
What happens when you finally begin listening to the inner compass that has been speaking to you all along?
Welcome aboard The Flying Treasure Hunter! I’m Deb J. Holliday, a 33-year flight attendant, serial entrepreneur, mother of three, and proud pro-ager. At 70, I’m living more authentically than ever, and I have decades of stories to share.
On my Halloween “Trick-or-Treat Takeoff,” I’m opening my treasure chest. I’ll tell you about moments when a voice inside told me to turn around, the adventures that followed when I didn’t listen, and what I’ve learned about values, reclaiming lost pieces of ourselves, and finding sparkle in everyday life.
These stories come from my perspective and my lived experience. My hope is that you’ll find a gem in them that belongs to you.
What you’ll hear- How Deb’s inner compass has shown up in unexpected moments
- Why the journey to Jamaica started with a feeling she ignored
- How personal values help her understand decisions and identity
- Why Deb is a proud pro-ager and feels more herself at 70
- What reclaiming lost treasure means to her, including the image of Kintsugi
- How to spend a day looking for sparkle
YOUR TREASURE HUNT: Take a day to look for sparkle. Notice the moments and experiences that bring you closer to yourself.
FOLLOW ALONG: New episodes of The Flying Treasure Hunter arrive every Monday. Subscribe, share an episode with a friend, and let’s treasure hunt together!
Host: Deb J. Holliday, MSW
Connect with Deb J. Holliday
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborahjholliday/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahjhollidaymsw/
- Substack: https://substack.com/@theflyingtreasurehunter
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deborahjholliday
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborahjgrandinettiholliday
11 min - The Flying Treasure Hunter - Trailer
What treasures are hiding in your everyday life?
Welcome to The Flying Treasure Hunter. I’m your host, Deb J. Holliday. As a flight attendant, I’ve seen the world from above the clouds and on the ground, gathering a lifetime of stories I can’t wait to share with you.
In this trailer, meet me and hear what I mean by treasure hunting: finding the gems in everyday experiences. Through honest personal storytelling, I hope to offer a little insight and inspiration that helps you recognize treasures in your own life.
The Flying Treasure Hunter launches October 31, 2026. Follow the podcast so you’re ready for our trick-or-treat takeoff. Let’s find your treasure!
Connect with Deb J. Holliday
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deborahjholliday/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahjhollidaymsw/
- Substack: https://substack.com/@theflyingtreasurehunter
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deborahjholliday
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deborahjgrandinettiholliday
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About The Flying Treasure Hunter
From the publisher's feed
Have you ever wondered what treasures are still waiting for you to discover? Or what gems you may have left behind along the way?
Welcome to "The Flying Treasure Hunter with Deb J Holliday,…
MSW", a podcast about personal growth, self-discovery, finding your authentic self, and the unexpected treasures we uncover throughout life.
I've spent much of my life above the clouds and on the ground, collecting stories, meeting people, and discovering treasures in places I never expected. Some were right in front of me. Others took years to recognize, and a few I had to go back and find.
Along the way, I've learned that our personal values are the foundation of our inner compass. They help us navigate life's changes, recognize what truly matters, and find our way back to our authentic selves. When we understand what we value, we begin to see the treasures that have been there all along.
I believe there's wisdom in looking at where we've been, appreciating where we are, and getting curious about where we're going.
Through personal stories, life lessons, and honest reflections, we'll explore resilience, embracing change, living in alignment with our values, and finding purpose in every chapter of life.
My hope is to be your guide as I share the treasures I've collected along my journey, so you might recognize a few gems of your own.
Because no matter where you are in life, there's always another treasure waiting to be discovered.
I've spent much of my life above the clouds and on the ground, collecting stories, meeting people, and discovering treasures in places I never expected. Some were right in front of me. Others took years to recognize, and a few I had to go back and find.
Along the way, I've learned that our personal values are the foundation of our inner compass. They help us navigate life's changes, recognize what truly matters, and find our way back to our authentic selves. When we understand what we value, we begin to see the treasures that have been there all along.
I believe there's wisdom in looking at where we've been, appreciating where we are, and getting curious about where we're going.
Through personal stories, life lessons, and honest reflections, we'll explore resilience, embracing change, living in alignment with our values, and finding purpose in every chapter of life.
My hope is to be your guide as I share the treasures I've collected along my journey, so you might recognize a few gems of your own.
Because no matter where you are in life, there's always another treasure waiting to be discovered.