What if one difficult experience could shape the course of your life—and reveal God’s purpose in ways you never expected?

In this inspiring episode of Her Comeback Story Podcast, Heather Bollinger shares how a pivotal experience in her teenage years became the beginning of her comeback story and influenced the way she lived her adult life. Together, we explore faith, healing, resilience, and how God can use even our hardest seasons to shape who we become.

This conversation with Heather is a powerful reminder that God is always at work in our story, bringing hope, growth, and purpose to every season of our lives.

What if you said yes—even when you didn’t feel ready?

In this first episode of Her Comeback Story, meet Val, who took a bold leap of faith, driving from Pennsylvania to the Florida Keys to pursue her dream job—despite not knowing how to play the instrument required.

Through uncertainty, prayer, and perseverance, Val learned to move beyond worry and trust God in the process. Now back home, she’s doing what she loves—playing the ukulele and performing with confidence.

If you’ve ever felt held back by fear or unsure of your next step, this story will remind you: you don’t have to feel ready to begin.

✨ Read Val's full story in my newly published book, Drawing on Faith: How to Make an Emotional Comeback and Reclaim Your Joy.