Beyond Fine | The Other "F" Word

Stephanie DiNozzi
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Beyond Fine: The Other F-Word is a podcast about the parts of life women are usually navigating quietly. The pressure. The identity shifts. The moments where something feels off — even when life looks fine from the outside. Hosted by Stephanie DiNozzi, the show creates space for honest, grounded conversations about what it actually means to stay connected to yourself in the middle of real life. These conversations are not polished or performative. They’re thoughtful, human, and real — more like coffee with a friend than a formal interview. Because the goal isn’t to sound impressive. It’s to talk about what’s real.

  1. 6d ago

    The Look, The Layers & The Woman in the Mirror

    What happens when the life you’ve built is a good one—but there are still parts of you waiting for a little more room? Doreen Guarneri is the owner of The Look Salon & Spa, a product creator, wife, mother, grandmother, artist, horse girl, golfer—and, as this conversation quickly reveals, a woman with a lot of layers. We talk about what happens to those layers while we’re raising children, building careers and businesses, caring for people, and simply doing what needs to be done. They don’t necessarily disappear. Sometimes they just move farther out of view. For Doreen, those pieces show up in stories about riding horses through Cold Spring Harbor as a girl, artwork her own children didn’t know she had created, returning to golf and surprising everyone—including herself—and the career she knew she wanted from the time she was little. We also talk about the deeper work behind The Look: not simply helping someone look different, but creating a place where people can connect, exhale and walk out feeling a little better than when they came in. But the heart of this conversation comes back to something very simple: wanting to live. Wanting to have fun. Wanting to make room for the pieces of yourself that are still there. Doreen talks about recognizing those parts again and choosing to pay attention to them while she has the opportunity. This isn’t a conversation about being unhappy with the life you built. It isn’t about throwing everything away or becoming someone new. It’s about noticing what is still alive in you—and giving it some room. Doreen’s invitation to the woman listening is simple: get quiet for a minute. Remember the things you once loved. Notice what comes back to you. It might be something you want to return to, something you want to share, or even something you have always wanted to try. And maybe the question is simply: What do I want to make room for now? Come as you are. Leave feeling more like yourself. For more information on The Look Spa & Salon : Salon | The Look Spa Salon | United States

  2. Jul 30

    What Did You Make It Mean? — When One Moment Becomes a Story About You

    What happens when one missed deadline, unanswered message, changed plan, or difficult conversation becomes evidence about who you are? In my last conversation with Sarah, we talked about rhythm—and the reality that life will interrupt it. The deeper question is not whether you will drift from the plan. It is what you decide that moment means about you when you do. In this solo episode, I explore the difference between what actually happened and the story we immediately attach to it. I share what changed when I stopped telling myself, “I failed to record,” and recognized the more honest truth: I made a choice, and then I returned. You’ll hear: why one moment can quickly become a judgment about your identityhow to separate facts from assumptions and old interpretationswhy perfect execution cannot be the measure of your worthhow self-trust grows through your willingness to returnthree questions that help you pause, choose again, and take one grounded next stepBecause self-trust is not built by never drifting. It is built by believing you can always find your way back. This episode also introduces the thread behind my upcoming conversation with Doreen: the artist, athlete, dreamer, and curious woman whose different layers did not disappear when life became full—they simply shifted out of view. Beyond Fine creates spaces where women can hear themselves again. Come as you are. Leave feeling more like yourself. Follow the podcast and share this episode with someone who may be using one moment as evidence against herself. Website: beyondfinepod.comInstagram: @beyondfinepod

  3. Jul 17

    The Art of Hearing Yourself Again with Sarah Noderer

    What if creativity isn’t about being artistic—but about hearing yourself more clearly? In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Sarah Kelly Noderer, visionary artist, educator, and founder of Heartspace Gallery & Studio in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. Sarah shares how grief, motherhood, and years of holding space for other people slowly pulled her away from her own creativity—and how finding her way back to art helped her reconnect with herself. Together, they explore intuitive art, self-trust, inner knowing, and what happens when we stop trying to create, live, or choose in ways that look right to everyone else. You’ll also hear: Why creativity has nothing to do with being “artistic” How a leap of faith led Sarah to open Heartspace Why feeling drained can be a sign that something no longer fits How even a few quiet minutes can help you hear what you already know The surprising story of an intuitive image, two grandchildren, and two pink flamingos This conversation is for anyone who has ever felt disconnected from herself, unsure what comes next, or tired of forcing her way forward. Sometimes the spaces that change us don’t look like healing spaces at first. Sometimes they look like an art class, a quiet morning, a studio, or a conversation that helps you remember what it feels like to be you. Connect with Sarah and Heartspace Visit Heartspace Gallery & Studio Follow Heartspace on Instagram Connect with Beyond Fine Follow @beyondfinepod and share this episode with someone who may need a little more space to hear herself again.

  4. Jun 26

    The Yes Before the Plan: Starting Before You Know What It Will BecomeB

    Have you ever started something because it felt right — before you knew what it would become? In this episode of Beyond Fine: The Other “F” Word, Stephanie sits down with Janelle Brooke, owner of Coastal Creative Studio & Events, to talk about community, connection, creative beginnings, friendship, and what happens when we follow something before we can fully explain it. Sometimes the most meaningful things do not begin with a perfect plan. They begin with a conversation, a simple yes, and the feeling that something matters. This is a conversation about letting something unfold, trusting the next right step, and remembering that clarity often comes after we begin — not before. In this episode, we talk about: • How Coastal Creative Studios began• Why the space became more than an office• Taking a leap before you feel ready• Wedding morning prep and why space matters• Creativity, motherhood, business, and wearing many hats• Faith, loss, and finding community• Why rhythm may matter more than balance• Building your own roadmap when no one hands you one Learn more about Coastal Creative StudiosFollow Coastal Creative Studios: @coastalcreative.studiosFollow Janelle :@janellebrookephotography Follow Beyond Fine: @beyondfinepod If you know someone who is building something, starting over, or trying to trust the next step, share it with them.

  5. Jun 10

    Stop Counting What You Didn't Do: How to Reclaim Your Rhythm When Life Gets in the Way

    This week, I almost didn't record. After a few days away, I came home feeling completely out of rhythm. The podcast wasn't recorded. Social media wasn't posted. My to-do list felt endless. And before I knew it, I had turned a temporary disruption into a much bigger story. In this episode, I'm sharing a pattern I know all too well: losing my rhythm, slipping into productive procrastination, and convincing myself that being behind on one thing means I'm behind on everything. We'll talk about: • Why interruptions to our routines hit harder than we expect• The difference between losing momentum and losing rhythm• How "productive procrastination" keeps us stuck• Why we focus on what we didn't do instead of what we did• A simple mindset shift that can help you find your footing again If you've ever felt overwhelmed after time away, struggled to get back into your routine, or found yourself counting everything you didn't accomplish, this conversation is for you. Because failing at one thing doesn't make you a failure. If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who might need the reminder. And if you're looking for more conversations like this, follow the podcast and connect with me on Instagram @beyondfinepod.

    Stop Counting What You Didn't Do: How to Reclaim Your Rhythm When Life Gets in the Way

  6. May 28

    Sure, I’m Fine… No, She Is Not Fine.

    You know that moment when someone asks, “What can I help you with?” ...and you draw a total blank? Not because you don’t need help Because it never even dawned on you to think about it. You’re so used to carrying it, figuring it out, making it work, and holding everything together that even help feels like one more thing you have to organize. This episode is about that kind of tired. The kind that sounds like, “I’m fine,” but underneath feels like, “I just want some peace.” If you’ve been craving quiet, connection, relief, or just a little room to breathe, this one is for you. Mentioned in this episode:Katherine Flechaus — licensed social worker turned coach For local listeners:Over the next few months, I’ll be creating Beyond Fine gatherings for women who want real conversation, connection, and a place to feel a little more like themselves. Interested? Let me know here:https://forms.gle/27HimPBYwvV1gEH76

    Sure, I’m Fine… No, She Is Not Fine.

  7. May 14

    When You’re Done Banging Your Head Against the Wall Katherine Flechaus on identity, career ceilings, and realizing you may not need to keep fighting what no longer fits.

    What happens when the thing that looks fine on paper does not feel like you anymore? In this episode of Beyond Fine, Stephanie talks with Katherine Flechaus, LCSW, founder of Aligned Core Life Coaching Katherine shares her story of career ceilings, identity shifts, caregiving, resentment, choice, and the moment she realized she did not need to keep forcing herself into a space that no longer fit. We talk about work, identity, self-trust, and the quiet realization that somewhere along the way you grew and — you are finally noticing what no longer aligns with who you are now. Katherine works with high-achieving women who are done managing the pattern and ready to change it. Connect with Katherine:www.alignedcorelifecoaching.comLinkedIn: Katherine FlechausFacebook Group: Aligned Leadership Lounge And Stay Tuned..... There is more coming — more conversations, more ways to connect, and especially if you are local, something I am really excited about. Beyond Fine Live is coming soon — a place to come as you are and leave feeling a little more like yourself. Join the local interest list here: https://forms.gle/3QWnww1gxYdfENNF6

    When You’re Done Banging Your Head Against the Wall Katherine Flechaus on identity, career ceilings, and realizing you may not need to keep fighting what no longer fits.

  8. Apr 23

    Volunteering: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    This episode is a little different—and a stretch for me in the best way. Instead of a solo or one-on-one conversation, this is a roundtable on volunteering—the good, the bad, and the part most people don’t see. Because while volunteering looks like connection and community on the outside…It also comes with pressure, expectations, and a lot of invisible work behind the scenes. In this conversation, we talk about: ​What it actually feels like to be the one people come to ​The reality of being “in the middle.”​Why is it often the same group carrying the load​And how something meaningful can still ask a lot of youBut this isn’t just about volunteering. It’s about what happens when you keep showing up for everything and everyone…and slowly lose connection with yourself in the process. If you’ve ever felt that tension—this one will hit. If you’re local and want to be in the room for conversations like this,I’m starting to host small, in-person gatherings—you can sign up for an invite below. https://forms.gle/KoPYqpyXsUNSEchVA

    Volunteering: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
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Beyond Fine: The Other F-Word is a podcast about the parts of life women are usually navigating quietly. The pressure. The identity shifts. The moments where something feels off — even when life looks fine from the outside. Hosted by Stephanie DiNozzi, the show creates space for honest, grounded conversations about what it actually means to stay connected to yourself in the middle of real life. These conversations are not polished or performative. They’re thoughtful, human, and real — more like coffee with a friend than a formal interview. Because the goal isn’t to sound impressive. It’s to talk about what’s real.

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