Hallmark, Healing, and Heartache: The Real Story Behind the Movie

On the Spectrum with Sonia Krishna Chand

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What happens when a devastating diagnosis becomes a pivotal turning point in someone's life? In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Heather Krueger, who transformed adversity into her calling. Diagnosed with stage four liver disease just before her 25th birthday, Heather's strong faith and determination led her down a path where she was able to receive a living donation of a liver. However, Heather's story didn't end there. Her living donation ended up turning into a love story; a story that was picked up by Hallmark. Heather Krueger's story was behind the movie "Once Upon a Christmas Miracle."
However, unlike the love and glamour shown on screen, behind the scenes was a complete paradox. Heather's love story was on the rails at the time of the filming that ended in a subsequent divorce. Heather takes us, not only on an emotionally touching path, but also a path that will leave everyone feeling inspired, hope, encouraged, ambitious, and determined. Heather Krueger shows us that when life tries to knock you down, it is so important to get up on your feet and keep on fighting the good fight. After all, it is consistency and persistence that wins at the end. Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future inspiring conversations!

Chapters

1. Introduction to On the Spectrum (00:00:00)

2. Welcoming Heather Kruger (00:26:34)

3. Heather's Inspiring Background (00:42:35)

4. The Diagnosis that Changed Everything (00:59:00)

5. The Search for a Living Donor (01:27:58)

6. The Transplant Journey (02:25:00)

7. Post (03:09:00)

8. Dealing with Media Fame and Real Life (12:42:30)

9. Heather's Vision for the Future (23:16:00)