Wholeheartedly

We end where we begin … as Holly Ruth Finigan completes Season One of The Wholeheartedly Podcast going back to the energy of her first episode and connecting once again to Self-Love. In part two of this first episode, Holly brings on her island soul sister, Evie Marie O’Connor, a Nantucket Native, who shares her gifts with the world as a movement and meditation teacher, ceremonialist, and holistic psychotherapist.  Evie believes that healing is not only possible for everyone and every wound, but also an organic, emergent process that need not be forced, but facilitated. Tune in as they discuss devotion, the alchemy of presence, and the ritual offerings that September and the season of Virgo gifts to us. A beautiful listen for all those seeking to better connect with themselves and the world around them. 

It takes a long time to make an old friend… and this week on Wholeheartedly, Holly Ruth Finigan brings in a dear island soul sister, Zahra Kasza, who doubles as her first boss at Schooners in 2005. Tune in as the women talk about their ever evolving work on the island — as Zahra has been a restaurant owner, a licensed dietician, a leader in fundraising for nonprofits, and now serves as Development Director at The Warming Place. And what is The Warming Place? Well, that is exactly the reason to tune in … as Holly and Zahra quickly go deep on a topic that is not often seen here on island… and yet, is very much present. A beautiful listen around being of service on an island that holds the hearts of so many.

Holly brings on her very first friend, her big sister, Christina Finigan Nihan, as the two connect on their love for Nantucket as well as how the island has brought them closer together over the past thirteen years. Christina shares summer stories, Labor Day memories and what makes The Grey Lady her family’s happy place … while Holly reads “SISTERS” in Wholeheartedly and paying homage to Christina and how much their sisterhood has shaped Holly’s life … on island and off.

They say when the student is ready… the teacher appears… so tune in this week as Holly Ruth Finigan uses the power of the internet to connect us back to our INNERNET alongside her beloved spiritual teacher, Punnu Wasu.
 
 Listen to the stories of what brought Holly & Punnu together in April of 2018… and how Holly refers to that chance encounter in Bali as her “spiritual” heart surgery.
 
 Here, they’ll discuss the question that Punnu asked that changed Holly’s life forever, how healing relationships with our parents is one of life’s greatest gifts, the power of intent, effort & divine intervention, and Punnu’s 10 Steps to a Higher Consciousness.
 
 This is a beautiful episode as Holly and Punnu share the bliss that comes from doing this deep work in the world —in Bali and beyond! Listen until the very end for an extra special announcement!

Tune in to part two of Grey Ladies with Angela Raynor as she shares her dramatic gear shift from living in the third person to coming home to herself. 

 Emerging from the discomfort zone of the too often unspoken reality behind the scenes of the demanding life as a seasonal restauranteur, Angela had to reckon with the impact of the years of making magic for others while missing out on the beauty of her own life.

In taking back the reigns, Angela has found a deeper alignment with her beloved family, her dear friends and is most grateful for putting a vibrational value on her time, her offerings and her work in the world.

 Experience the true dovetails of these two episodes as Angela gave herself the permission and the space to return home to her art and to her poetry. An inspiring first person narrative that will leave the listener with the tools to take back their own life. 

It’s all about the graceful dismount in this two-part episode of Wholeheartedly as Holly brings on the divine energy of Angela Raynor. Angela, who describes herself as in her “Renaissance Era” talks about her arrival to the island four decades ago alongside her thirty years of owning restaurants on Nantucket with her husband Seth. Many of you know the couple from their years operating The Pearl, Boarding House & Corazon Del Mar… and here … Angela touches on the work it took to gracefully dismount from her life in service to come back home to her writing, her art and ultimately, her Self. In this profoundly transformational episode, Angela speaks volumes about what it felt like to live in “third person” energy … and weaves her beautiful storytelling into how she has emerged back into a first person narrative. If you love this episode… stay tuned… as part two will launch next! 

This episode has been a long time coming... especially since today's Grey Lady guest is not just @greyladygirl on Instagram.. but is also a longstanding Nantucketer, who arrived as a toddler, and has had a deep love for sharing the beauty of the island, both online and offline, for years. Welcome Georgie Morley to Wholeheartedly as she and Holly dive into the tales of being early social media adapters... leaving and coming back to Nantucket with a fresh set of eyes ... and the tips and tools that help them stay present in this ever-evolving digital world. 

Ever dreamed of writing a book? Ever had that strong urge to tell your story? Or to write poetry? Or write fiction? Or express your heart's work through the power of your hands? Holly's 14th episode takes us back to her heart's work... which is writing and righting stories through her trilogy WHOLEHEARTEDLY. Here she shares her top five tips for getting into the "write" state of mind -- listen for how she curates a sacred space to get creative... and how you can do it for yourself, too!

It’s all about the energy of the 13 (part two!) as Wholeheartedly podcast host Holly Ruth Finigan brings on her first 13 year old guest,  Nantucket Native Ben Congdon,  to talk about lucky number 13 and the global phenomenon known of the Era’s Tour! Tune in as Holly and Ben download what they learned from going abroad and experiencing the Magic of Taylor Swift’s albums alongside her beloved fans. A fresh and playful listen about the power of shared connection (and friendship bracelets!) and a heart felt reflection to help us remember what it felt like to be in that loving and supportive Era’s Tour community.

Thirteen may just be the luckiest number in the book... and in the 13th episode of Wholeheartedly, host Holly Ruth Finigan brings on her island soul sister Marla Mullen, cochair of Nantucket By Design, to connect with global powerhouse JJ Martin of La Double J. Tune in as the trio connects about Raising the Vibration on Nantucket through the Sisterhood community and the interconnectedness of of all things through the Nantucket By Design's 2025 INTERWOVEN theme. Listen as JJ tells the stories on how she built up her brand while building up communities through beauty, design and raising consciousness. You'll also get the scoop on the SATELLITE SISTERHOOD being co-created alongside Holly at 10 Easy Street on July 12th and 13th. Here's to lucky 13!