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Welcome to the Stop Faking Fine podcast, a show that will empower you to finally show up for yourself. Your host, Dana Lewis, was the queen of faking fine after losing her husband unexpectedly to cancer. We all create walls around us in order to survive the chaos of grief--whether it's caused by the death of a loved one, loss of a job, divorce, or anything that makes us wonder "how did this become my life?" Dana is here to encourage you not to settle! In this podcast, she shares insight, str ...
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EP30. Join us as Shelley Loving shares her compelling health journey following her husband's heart attack. Discover how they transformed their eating habits and significantly reduce chronic inflammation. Shelley provides practical tips on anti-inflammatory diets and how simple lifestyle changes can prevent heart disease. What she didn't expect was …
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EP 29. Join us in this heartfelt episode as my husband, Neil Jensen, and I share our journey from our first date to blending our families. We discuss the challenges and rewards of dating a widow and the importance of respect in relationships. Learn how to balance the past while building a new future together. We also explore the dynamics of blended…
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EP28. From a challenging childhood to becoming a TV personality, Lisa Fischer shares her empowering journey through adversity and addiction. Her greatest insights will help women navigate menopause with humor and vitality. Yes, please! Now an integrative health coach, Lisa's resilience and determination are evident as she encourages women to priori…
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EP27. Monica Hines knows firsthand the impact burnout, anxiety, and caregiving have on mental health. In this conversation, the nurse-turned-life coach, shares her insight from 18 years in the high-pressure environment of a hospital, revealing the tools she used to cope and how they reshaped her approach to health and wellness. Monica and I discuss…
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EP26. In this conversation, Darla Bonk emphasizes the power of choosing how to respond to emotions and taking control of one's own happiness. Darla shares her experience of escaping an abusive marriage and the challenges she faced as a pastor's child. She emphasizes the importance of seeking help and breaking the silence surrounding divorce and emo…
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EP25. This is a special episode for me because my guest, Noah Lewis, is my oldest son. In this conversation we get real about how the anxiety and grief, following my husband’s and Noah’s dad’s death, really impacted our home. Everything I share in this episode is in the hope of helping you understand you’re not alone, and empowering you to have a m…
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EP24. Laurel Denise, known as the internet’s most relatable planner girl, discusses the role of planning in reducing stress and anxiety. When we have so much on our to-do lists, we need space for these thoughts and dreams to live. Her approach makes planning feel doable and fun! In this conversation, Laurel shares her journey of creating a planner …
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EP23. Shifting your focus from problems to solutions is critical to reduce stress and improve performance. In this episode, Dr. Reed introduces the concept of Relentless Solution Focus, which is the mind's ability to stay focused on solutions in the face of adversity. She emphasizes the benefits of optimism and how it can lead to happiness, better …
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EP22. Tricia Thirey shares her experiences of dating after the loss of a spouse and offers insights and encouragement for widows who are considering dating again.In this conversation we explore the challenges, the appropriate timing and the importance of understanding your own grief before entering a new relationship. Tricia and I get real about ou…
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EP21. Cory Chadwick, founder of The Mental Gym, talks about the importance of recognizing our potential and how to avoid the frustration of not knowing how to reach it. He shares his personal journey, emphasizing the need to prioritize mental health and break the stigma surrounding it. Cory explains that mental health, like physical health, has ups…
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EP20. Dr. Sally Good shares insights on preventing dementia through small lifestyle changes and focusing on the gut-brain connection. She shares insights on how the gut-brain connection can play a key role in lowering inflammation. Dr. Sally Good is a course creator, psychologist, coach, and author. Twenty years of experience as a scientist and pra…
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EP19. Learning about the impact the gut microbiome has on our overall happiness and stress resilience was a pivotal point in my journey from an overwhelmed and anxious widow to a thriving single mom. What Dr. Shawn Talbott shares in this episode will help you outline your own path to developing true stress resilience. Our conversation is full of in…
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EP18. It’s easy to think that athletes practice, practice, practice and simply show up to the game and play. But it’s not always that simple. The mental nuisances of competitive sports is an underrated challenge, especially in our youth. Coach Mike Atunrase is back to talk all about the anxieties that plague young athletes. In this episode he share…
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EP17. Amie Uitvlugt-Valenzuela is a powerhouse mom of three who joins me to discuss her journey of widowhood. We met on social media, and when we realized that we had both been on this widowhood journey for nine years, we instantly became heartfelt friends. In this episode we dive into all the coping mechanisms Amie tried as she worked through the …
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EP16. Imagine if you had permission to express what you are ACTUALLY feeling without judgment… and you felt more in control of your moods and emotions. What would you say? What would you do? Nadia Fiorita might change the way you look at therapy. She is a licensed therapist and holistic health coach. You might not think those things go together but…
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EP15. Dr. Shawn Talbott shares some scientific insight that will make losing weight easier. We discuss the benefits of intermittent fasting, how to balance your hormones, and what specific probiotics you can add to jump start the process. This is an enlightening conversation that will change your perspective and help you ditch the weight for good. …
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EP14. What is your Big Vision? Are you clear on the difference between your big vision versus a dream? In this episode, I will give you three questions to ask yourself in order to clarify your big vision and outline the steps to help make it a reality! I’ve used these strategies for myself to take my big vision from version 1.0 to 2.0 and counting,…
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EP13. Bouncing back… We use that phrase with relative ease, and yet the actual process of bouncing back is anything but easy. Maya Tyler is the CEO and Founder of Widows DO Bounce Back. She is also a best selling author, speaker, and certified life coach. In today’s episode, we will dive into action steps for how you can bounce back, grow in yourse…
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EP12. In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy for marriage to take a back seat. We focus on the kids, our jobs, and the relationship at the center of it all often gets put on the back burner. Before you know it, you are faking fine in your marriage. Listen as life coach and author, Julianne Kirkland, mom of six (including quadruplets!) talks candid…
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EP11. Have you ever tried to shove a beach ball underwater? No matter what you do, it eventually pops back up... Sure, you can hold it under there a little while; but, the second you move... it shoots up like a cannon and knocks someone near you in the head. Or, better yet, it hits you directly in the face. I basically treated my feelings like a be…
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EP10. Our bodies are not our enemy or a project to complete. Sarah Larrabee started on a weightloss journey at 300 pounds. Starting in an obsese place, she shares her story of going from wanting to "fix herself" to "healing herself," and that's when things really changed. Comprehending that wellness is not a destination, but rather a choice to make…
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EP09. Tune in as my dear friend and fitness mentor, Becky Attard, shares her journey of going from being a fitness professional and living out her dream, to being diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer at the start of the pandemic. Everything in life was amazing until this diagnosis, and then life took a turn. She will share how her cancer journey br…
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EP08. Elizabeth Benton is a master at becoming a better thinker to become a better decision-maker. In this episode, Elizabeth shares how recognizing patterns in your own behavior can be the catalyst for change to help you get where you want to go. Learn how to stop chasing the next shiny plan and what to do instead. In this conversation we dive int…
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EP07. How you show up in this world starts with how you show up for yourself, first. You are more than a mom, or a wife, or a great employee! In this episode, Roshanda will help you understand that your visibility is an inside job, and she’ll help you get on the path to more impact. Roshanda "RoSho" Pratt is a former TV news producer, international…
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EP06. Are you an accomplice to your own disappointment? I was, and then I had a moment that changed everything. In this episode, I share 5 steps you can take to go from settling to soaring, to help you get to the other side of FINE. Listen in... As mentioned in this episode: ⇢ Shop my stress solution protocol: https://danalewis.com/supplements ⇢ Sh…
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EP05. Growing up in a homeless shelter, in an environment Lia describes as hopelessness, Lia Valencia Key had every reason to shrink into a mentality of faking fine. She shares her experiences of all things being possible through the energy in which you choose to radiate. We might not be able to control our current predicament, but the one thing we…
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EP04. With youth sports being a billion dollar industry, how can we give our youth the tools they need to thrive? Join Coach Michael Atunrase and I as we unpack the stress of performing in youth athletics. Michael Atunrase is a former professional football player, a master trainer, sports performance coach and the founder and owner of “Resilience F…
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EP03. I gave away my kids' dog! Before you unfriend me for that, please hear me out. In this episode I’ll share with you because of that decision, I was able to step into a more fulfilled and joyful life. I’ll give you 3 ways to help you recognize you are faking fine so that you can do something about it… before you get to a place where you’re givi…
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EP02. Are you in charge of your finances, or are they in charge of you? Tune in as Tricia shares details on how to assign each one of your pennies a purpose so they are working for you! Tricia Daniel is a financial clarity advisor with over 24 years experience as a corporate controller. This single mom knows what it takes to start over with courage…
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EP01. I have a problem with fine. When someone asks you how you are, and you reply with "I’m fine," what does that actually mean? "Fine" is a curtain we often hide behind to protect ourselves from living more authentically. I spent a lot of time faking fine after the death of my husband, living in a state of stress and complete overwhelm. Then I re…
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Welcome to the Stop Faking Fine podcast… a show that will empower you to finally SHOW UP for yourself… because your circumstances may not be 100% your fault, but YOUR LIFE is 100% your RESPONSIBILITY. Your host, Dana Lewis, was the queen of faking fine after losing her husband unexpectedly to cancer. We all create walls around us in order to surviv…
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