# More Than Rescue Animals: Writing, Connection, and Purpose with Holly Gutwillinger (E212)

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Published: 2026-04-29T07:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Holly Gutwillinger, a heartfelt writer born and raised in a small town in northern Ontario. Holly is a proud dog mom to two rescue dogs and one cat, and her love for animals shines through in both her life and her storytelling. We talk about her podcast and debut book, North of Broken and Furever Home, and the creative journey that led her there. Holly shares what it looked like to build a creative life over time, the seasons of tryi...

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