Stop Faking Fine Dana Lewis

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 emotional abuse. She also highlights the significance of having tough conversations with children. Her proven strategies offer a solution to managing ...

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 more peaceful home vibe. We have grown through the most stressful times and can reflect back on that season with honesty, grace and a few giggles. W...

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 business that helps people connect the dots to all different areas of life so nothing falls through the cracks. She talks about the need for ...

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 health, and a longer life. More importantly, she provides practical tools to help retrain your brain. The conversation also highlights the power of...

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 our own journeys dating as widows, from managing anger and sadness to laugh-out-loud moments that brought us both to finding true healing. We hold not...

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 and downs, and shares his insight for systematically developing the resilience required to navigate the challenges. Our conversation e...