Worthy & Rewritten

DeAnna Crawford
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Reinvention, Entrepreneurship, and What Happens When You Wake Up Your Worth Welcome to Worthy & Rewritten — the podcast where we dive into the messy middle of transformation and what it really takes to reclaim your life. Hosted by DeAnna Crawford — therapist, keynote speaker, and serial entrepreneur — this show is for the person who's done playing small, done waiting for permission, and ready to trust the gut instinct that brought them here. What we talk about: Reinvention at any age (because you're never too late)Building businesses rooted in worth, not hustleTrusting your gut when your mind is afraid to admit the truthLeaving jobs, relationships, and identities that no longer fitThe frameworks that turn clarity into actionReal stories of people who've gone from stuck to unstoppable This podcast is for you if: You're stuck in work that drains youYou're building something but playing too smallYou've been ignoring your gut and you're ready to trust itYou know there's more for you but don't know how to get thereYou're done waiting for the "right time" and ready to act now DeAnna's story? She went from bankruptcy, 114 pounds, and being told she'd never make it to building two successful companies and helping hundreds of clients do the same. Her mission is simple: help people wake their worth and build careers that fuel their souls and their bank accounts. This is where we stop shrinking and start building. If your gut has been whispering that there's more for you — you're in the right place. Welcome to Worthy & Rewritten. New episodes drop every week. Subscribe now and let's rise together.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Unlocking the Power of Root Cause Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Aaron Chapa

    What if your body's symptoms aren't the problem, they're the messenger? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Aaron Chapa, functional medicine practitioner with over 20 years of experience breaks down why modern medicine misses the mark by treating symptoms instead of root causes. He explains how your body's "check engine lights" are trying to tell you something, and why suppressing symptoms with medication only makes things worse in the long run. Dr. Chapa shares the power of epigenetics (your genes are not your destiny), the Pottinger Cat Studies that prove how quickly health can shift across generations, and why small, consistent lifestyle changes create lasting transformation. He talks about the role of food as medicine, how to retrain your palate and your kids' palates, the critical importance of gut health and detoxification, and why healing doesn't have to be overwhelming, it just has to be consistent. This episode is packed with practical, actionable strategies for anyone tired of pills that don't solve the problem, ready to understand what their body is really saying, and willing to make gradual changes that lead to real, lasting health. CONNECT WITH DR. AARON CHAPA:Website: https://drchoppawellness.com/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/drchoppawellness Social Media: @drchoppawellness CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Website: https://deannacrawford.com Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca

    46 min

  2. APR 2

    Can You Really Reinvent at 50 (Again)?

    What if your fourth career was the one you were always meant to build? In this inspiring and honest episode, Leesa Beeson shares her story of reinventing herself four times and why she's not done yet. From corporate marketing executive to flight attendant to COVID-era founder of Wanderlust Stuff, Leesa's journey is proof that you don't have to stick to one identity your whole life. Leesa talks about what it was like to lose her job during the pandemic after 13 years as a flight attendant, how she turned her love for travel and marketing experience into an e-commerce business, and the terrifying moment she pitched her idea to get into an entrepreneur acceleration program. She shares the emotional rollercoaster of starting a business, the lows, the highs, and why riding the wave is the only way through. This episode is packed with practical advice: why mentorship is everything, how to build while you learn, and why 97% of e-commerce stores fail (and how to beat those odds). Leesa doesn't sugarcoat entrepreneurship, she talks about the loneliness, the fear, and the moments when she questioned everything. But she also shares why reinventing at 50 was the best decision she ever made. CONNECT WITH LEESA:Website: https://www.wanderluststuff.com/ CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Website: https://deannacrawford.com Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca The Soul-Inspired CEO: https://thesoulinspiredceo.com

    36 min

  3. MAR 31

    What Happens When You Stop Waiting for Permission and Just Go?

    What if quitting your dream job was the best decision you ever made? In this honest and inspiring episode, April Weygand shares her story of walking away from teaching, the career she'd wanted since second grade and into a life of reinvention, resilience, and radical trust. From sitting in her car dreading work to accidentally building a cleaning empire to writing a book called Trail Gimp, April's journey is proof that you don't have to have it all figured out to take the leap. April talks about the five-minute conversation she had with herself in the car that changed everything, how she accidentally started a cleaning business that grew into a 20-year career, and what happened when the pandemic burned her out so badly she knew it was time to sell. She shares how two random friends asking about her writing led to a published book, how listening to the whispers turned into a keynote speaking career, and why it's okay to change your mind — even if it goes against everything you were told you "should" do. This episode is for anyone who's ever felt stuck in a career they worked hard for, dreaded going to work, or wondered if it's too late to start over. April will remind you that your life is yours to create, and you don't need permission to rewrite it. CONNECT WITH APRIL WEYGAND: Http://www.aprilweygand.com Www.linkedin.com/in/aprilweygand Trail Gimp: https://a.co/d/0eLHaJuj CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Website: https://deannacrawford.com Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca The Soul-Inspired CEO: https://thesoulinspiredceo.com

    35 min

  4. MAR 26

    Building Confidence One Uncomfortable Yes at a Time with Pamela Pearson

    What if the thing you're most afraid of is the exact door you need to walk through? In this inspiring and deeply relatable episode, Pamela Pearson shares her journey from shy small-town girl to community leader, fundraiser, and founder of the vibrant Ladies Happy Hour community. Pamela didn't wait to feel confident — she said yes to opportunities that terrified her and built confidence along the way. Pamela talks about moving from a tiny Kootenays town to navigating a new city, leading a multimillion-dollar fundraising campaign for a life-saving PET scanner, and creating a space where women can connect authentically without the pressure of transactional networking. She shares how rejection became her teacher, how discomfort became her growth edge, and how community became her anchor. This episode is packed with practical strategies like role assignment for networking events, building confidence from the inside out, and why self-advocacy is a non-negotiable in your health and life journey. If you've ever felt too shy, too stuck, or too scared to take the leap — Pamela will show you how saying yes before you're ready is the secret to everything. CONNECT WITH PAMELA PEARSON: Pams Ladies Happy Hour: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19baWCymwe/ CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Website: https://deannacrawford.com Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca The Soul-Inspired CEO: https://thesoulinspiredceo.com

    40 min

  5. MAR 24

    How to Turn a Corporate Layoff into Your Dream Business at 50

    What if losing the job you thought you'd retire from was actually the push you needed to build something better? Katherine Eriksen spent 10 years building a company from the ground up. She poured her heart, soul, and countless hours into an organization she believed would be her forever home. She grew the team, built deep relationships globally, and saw herself retiring there. And then the company was sold. Her role became redundant. And at 50 years old, Katherine was laid off. Most people would have panicked. Katherine did something different. She listened to her gut — the one that had been whispering for years that maybe it was time to build something of her own. She turned down a perfect-on-paper corporate job offer and launched Cat and Mouse Recruitment instead. In this episode, Katherine shares what it was like to lose her identity when she lost her job, the moment she knew she had to take the leap, and how she built a business rooted in relationships, flexibility, and creative freedom. She talks about the loneliness of entrepreneurship, the importance of community, and why trusting your intuition over your intellect might be the best business decision you ever make. CONNECT WITH KATHERINE ERIKSEN: katherine@catandmouserecruitment.ca https://www.catandmouserecruitment.com CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Website: https://deannacrawford.com Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca The Soul-Inspired CEO: https://thesoulinspiredceo.com

    38 min

  6. MAR 5

    How to Turn Medical Limitations into a Life of Purpose and Resilience

    What if the doctors said you wouldn't thrive — and you decided to prove them wrong? Nicola Zacher was born with no soft spot in her brain. Medical professionals predicted she'd face significant limitations. But Nicola's father had a different plan: unconditional love, unwavering belief, and a refusal to let anyone else define his daughter's potential. Today, Nicola is thriving — not in spite of her challenges, but because of what they taught her about resilience, self-love, and purpose. She's an author of seven children's books, a caregiver who's walked loved ones through dementia, and a woman who's learned some of life's greatest lessons from her dog, Marley. CONNECT WITH NICHOLA:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nichola.zacher Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholazacher6/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nichola-zacher-abb09444/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/nicholaz1 https://www.instagram.com/marleys.dream/ https://www.facebook.com/Marleys-Dream-Love-121807216358454 CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Website: https://deannacrawford.com Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca The Soul-Inspired CEO: https://thesoulinspiredceo.com

    26 min

  7. MAR 1

    How to Know When It's Time to Leave Your Job(And Trust the Process)

    What if every rejection was actually protecting you from something that wasn't meant for you? In this episode, Jess Wilson takes us through her winding career journey from holistic nutritionist to RCMP dispatcher to finance professional — and shares the raw truth about what it takes to pivot, burn out, rebuild, and own your life. Jess doesn't sugarcoat it. She talks about applying for police forces over and over despite rejection, working in high-trauma dispatch and ignoring the warning signs of burnout, and the moment she realized her nervous system was screaming for her to stop. But this isn't a cautionary tale — it's a story of radical ownership, resilience, and what happens when you finally trust yourself enough to change everything. Now thriving in finance, Jess shares the practical mindset shifts, self-audit strategies, and environmental changes that helped her pull herself out of the darkness and build a life that actually feels like hers. In this episode, we talk about: The "Burnt Toast Theory" — why rejection is often protection in disguiseHow to recognize the physical and emotional signs of burnout before it's too lateWhat it's like working in trauma-exposed careers (and how it impacts your nervous system)Why changing your environment can be the catalyst for transformationThe power of stubbornness, resilience, and refusing to give up on yourselfHow Jess pivoted into finance and discovered a passion she didn't see coming If you've ever felt stuck in a career that's draining you, ignored the signs of burnout, or wondered if it's too late to start over — this episode is for you. CONNECT WITH JESS WILSON:Instagram: @JSSWLSN Email: jess.w.limitless@gmail.com Limitless Financial Coaching CONNECT WITH DEANNA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Website: https://deannacrawford.com Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca The Soul-Inspired CEO: https://thesoulinspiredceo.com

    38 min

  8. MAR 1

    Stop Letting Your Diagnosis Define Your Limits

    What if the diagnosis you feared most became the foundation for your most inspiring life? In this uplifting and honest episode, Lindsay Malkinson shares what it was like to be diagnosed with autism at age 11 and how she's spent the last 16 years rewriting what that diagnosis means. From the initial sadness and fear to becoming an advocate, entrepreneur, and inspiration for others on the spectrum, Lindsay's story is proof that mindset, community, and small daily practices can transform everything. Lindsay doesn't pretend it's easy. She talks about the emotional aftermath of her diagnosis, navigating childhood with new limitations, and the comparison game that nearly broke her. But she also shares the tools that saved her: gratitude journals, uplifting music, her grandfather's unwavering positivity, and the mental wellness business she built to support herself and others. This episode is for anyone who's ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or like their diagnosis (autism or otherwise) was writing their story for them. Lindsay shows us that resilience isn't about never struggling, it's about choosing small steps, celebrating progress, and building a community that reminds you you're not alone. In this episode, we talk about: What it was like to be diagnosed with autism at 11 and the emotional journey that followedHow her mindset shifted from "poor me" to "how can I inspire others?"Daily practices Lindsay uses to stay motivated: gratitude, music, and small achievable goalsHow she manages overwhelm and the days when motivation just isn't thereThe comparison trap and how she learned to focus on her own progressBuilding supportive online communities for others on the autism spectrum If you've ever felt defined by a diagnosis, overwhelmed by life, or wondered how to keep going when everything feels hard — this episode is for you. CONNECT WITH LINDSAY MALKINSON:Instagram: Inspiring Essentials Facebook Group: Positivity Around Life on the Autism Spectrum CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Website: https://deannacrawford.com Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca The Soul-Inspired CEO: https://thesoulinspiredceo.com

    22 min

  9. MAR 1

    How to Survive Stage 4 Cancer, Addiction, and Devastating Loss (And Still Find Hope)

    What do you do when rock bottom keeps finding you? In this deeply moving episode, Pam Robertson shares her story of survival — not once, but multiple times. From the depths of addiction to losing her brother, and then a stage four lung cancer diagnosis. Pam has been through more than most people can imagine. But here's the thing: she's still here. And she's still fighting. Pam doesn't sugarcoat the hard parts. She talks about numbing herself with substances while still being a "responsible" addict, the moment she knew she had to get help, and the excruciating process of detox and rebuilding trust with her children. She shares the emotional weight of grief, and what it was like to hear the words "stage four lung cancer" after everything she'd already survived. But this episode isn't about suffering — it's about resilience. Pam talks about how faith, community, mindset, and surrendering control have kept her alive and hopeful through treatments, brain metastases, and the mental battle of living with cancer. She shares practical tools for protecting your nervous system, maintaining hope when your body is at war, and why believing in your healing matters more than you think. CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Website: https://deannacrawford.com Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca The Soul-Inspired CEO: https://thesoulinspiredceo.com

    37 min

  10. MAR 1

    How to Heal from Adoption Trauma You Didn't Know Was Shaping Your Life

    What if being told you were adopted changed everything about how you saw yourself? In this deeply vulnerable episode, Debbie Korver shares her journey of healing from adoption trauma and childhood abuse — wounds she didn't fully understand until adulthood. Adopted as a child and raised in an abusive environment, Debbie spent decades believing she wasn't worthy of love, that she had to earn her place, and that her needs didn't matter. But Debbie's story doesn't end there. Through traditional therapy, EMDR, inner child work, and transformative psychedelic experiences, she confronted the deep-rooted pain of being told she was adopted, the abuse she endured, and the people-pleasing patterns that followed her into adulthood. This episode is raw, honest, and full of hope. Debbie doesn't sugarcoat the hard parts, she talks about what it's really like to carry adoption trauma, how childhood abuse shaped her sense of self, and the long road to learning self-love and boundaries. If you've ever wondered whether adoption causes trauma, how to heal from childhood abuse as an adult, or if it's possible to forgive yourself and your past — this conversation will move you. In this episode, we talk about: The hidden impact of adoption trauma and why it's often dismissedHow childhood abuse shaped Debbie's beliefs about worthiness and belongingWhy being told about her adoption became a defining traumatic memoryHow EMDR helped her reprocess the moment she learned she was adoptedThe role of inner child work in healing adoption wounds and abusePractical advice for anyone beginning their healing journey from adoption or abuse

    32 min

  11. FEB 22

    Best Advice from a Survivor: When to Stop Fighting for the Marriage

    What does it take to walk away from a 20-year marriage when you've lost yourself completely? In this raw and powerful episode, Pamela Lynch opens up about surviving two decades with a narcissist — and the moment of rage that finally set her free. She was $308,000 in debt. She had no sense of self. She felt like a shell of the woman she used to be. But when her husband walked out, something unexpected happened: she found freedom. Pamela shares the brutal reality of emotional and financial abuse, the shame that kept her silent, and the gradual erosion of self-worth that happens when you're trying to survive a relationship that's slowly erasing you. But this isn't just a story of survival — it's a story of reclaiming your voice, rebuilding your life, and helping others do the same. Now, Pamela helps women write and publish their stories — because telling your truth is how you heal.  In this episode, we talk about: What narcissism really looks like in a long-term relationshipThe difference between guilt and shame (and why shame keeps you stuck)How emotional abuse chips away at your identity without you even realizing itThe financial manipulation that left her $308,000 in debtThe moment she "lost her mind" — and why that rage saved her lifeHow she rebuilt herself after he leftWhy writing your story is one of the most powerful acts of healing If you've ever felt like a shell of yourself, stayed too long, or wondered if you'll ever feel whole again — this episode is for you. CONNECT WITH PAMELA:https://pamelalynch.com https://www.skool.com/sourcecode-publishing-6681/about CONNECT WITH DEANNA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeannacrawford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deanna.zein Website: https://deannacrawford.com Renew Counselling & Health Coaching: https://renewcoach.ca The Soul-Inspired CEO: https://thesoulinspiredceo.com

    41 min
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Reinvention, Entrepreneurship, and What Happens When You Wake Up Your Worth Welcome to Worthy & Rewritten — the podcast where we dive into the messy middle of transformation and what it really takes to reclaim your life. Hosted by DeAnna Crawford — therapist, keynote speaker, and serial entrepreneur — this show is for the person who's done playing small, done waiting for permission, and ready to trust the gut instinct that brought them here. What we talk about: Reinvention at any age (because you're never too late)Building businesses rooted in worth, not hustleTrusting your gut when your mind is afraid to admit the truthLeaving jobs, relationships, and identities that no longer fitThe frameworks that turn clarity into actionReal stories of people who've gone from stuck to unstoppable This podcast is for you if: You're stuck in work that drains youYou're building something but playing too smallYou've been ignoring your gut and you're ready to trust itYou know there's more for you but don't know how to get thereYou're done waiting for the "right time" and ready to act now DeAnna's story? She went from bankruptcy, 114 pounds, and being told she'd never make it to building two successful companies and helping hundreds of clients do the same. Her mission is simple: help people wake their worth and build careers that fuel their souls and their bank accounts. This is where we stop shrinking and start building. If your gut has been whispering that there's more for you — you're in the right place. Welcome to Worthy & Rewritten. New episodes drop every week. Subscribe now and let's rise together.

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  • Creator
    DeAnna Crawford
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
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