Unwritten with Steph

Stephanie Shanks
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Life doesn’t always go as planned — but it’s never too late to begin again. Unwritten with Steph is a podcast about reinvention, resilience, and the beauty of starting over. Each week, host Stephanie Shanks sits down for honest, heart-centered conversations with people who have faced life’s unexpected turns — and found their way back to themselves. Through stories of transformation, courage, and self-discovery, Unwritten reminds us that our past doesn’t define us — it refines us. Whether you’re navigating midlife changes, rediscovering your purpose, or healing from the past, these raw and inspiring conversations will help you reconnect with your truth and remember: it’s never too late to rewrite your story. Keywords: personal growth, transformation, reinvention, authenticity, self-discovery, healing, midlife awakening, empowerment, resilience, self-worth, courage, starting over

  1. Be Selfish: Old Programming and the Permission to Receive

    1d ago ·  Bonus

    Be Selfish: Old Programming and the Permission to Receive

    A Sunday morning soul session — just me this time. No guest, no agenda. It starts with a $13 dog toy and a money spiral, and opens into something deeper: what happens when I let my higher self take the wheel. Through two meditations, I trace a money block back to the 16-year-old girl who became a mom too soon — and find an image that ties it all together: a child reaching for an ice cream cone she's not allowed to have. The healing isn't in finally grabbing it. It's in being held while you savor it. 🍦 This one's about self-love as the thing underneath all of it — and the reminder that nothing's truly out of reach. Link to Marketing Class:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992439066884?aff=oddtdtcreator Support the show https://www.stephshanks.com https://www.instagram.com/unwrittenwithsteph https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephshanks/ https://www.youtube.com/@stephshanks https://www.tiktok.com/@stephshanks?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/stephshanksphotography

    14 min

  2. 4d ago

    My Transformation Story

    Support the show https://www.stephshanks.com https://www.instagram.com/unwrittenwithsteph https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephshanks/ https://www.youtube.com/@stephshanks https://www.tiktok.com/@stephshanks?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/stephshanksphotography Support the show https://www.stephshanks.com https://www.instagram.com/unwrittenwithsteph https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephshanks/ https://www.youtube.com/@stephshanks https://www.tiktok.com/@stephshanks?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/stephshanksphotography

    28 min
  3. Finding Your Best Self with Dr. Harmony Ryan

    Mar 5

    Finding Your Best Self with Dr. Harmony Ryan

    Dr. Harmony Ryan is a board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician, and owner of Harmony Medical Aesthetics in Verona, WI. After over a decade in corporate healthcare, she made the leap to build something on her own terms — a welcoming, non-intimidating space where women can get real support for aesthetics, weight management, and hormonal wellness. In this episode we talk about the shift away from filler toward collagen stimulation, why "low and slow" is always the right approach to injectables, what perimenopause is actually doing to your skin and body, and the basics that make the biggest difference. Plus — smile lines are beautiful and Dr. Ryan will fight you on that. Learn More at: https://harmonymedicalaesthetics.com/ Support the show https://www.stephshanks.com https://www.instagram.com/unwrittenwithsteph https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephshanks/ https://www.youtube.com/@stephshanks https://www.tiktok.com/@stephshanks?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/stephshanksphotography

    45 min
  4. Raise Your Frequency with Dennim Daniels

    Feb 26

    Raise Your Frequency with Dennim Daniels

    Raise Your Frequency with Dennim Daniels What if the anxiety you can't shake, the tension you carry in your shoulders, or the physical symptoms your doctor can't explain are actually stored emotions living in your body? In this episode, I sit down with Dennim Daniels, founder of Green Light Healing, to talk about emotion code and body code — two energy healing modalities that are quietly changing lives in ways traditional medicine simply can't touch. Dennim's path to this work wasn't a straight line. With a background in social work, she spent years pouring from an empty cup, feeling drained and disconnected from her purpose. It wasn't until a book showed up on her doorstep — courtesy of her very intuitive mom — that everything shifted. What started as curiosity became a complete life transformation, and eventually a thriving healing practice built on one core belief: your body already knows how to heal itself. In this conversation we get into what trapped emotions actually are, how they form, and why they show up as everything from chronic pain to trust issues to a complete disconnect from your own intuition. Dennim shares how the subconscious mind acts as the file folder of your entire life — storing emotions from childhood, generational trauma, even time in the womb — and how releasing them creates space for clarity, confidence, and real self-trust. We also talk about the power of micro moments in your daily self-care, why filling your own cup isn't selfish — it's the whole point, and what it means to raise your frequency even on the hardest days. Whether you're a skeptic, a seeker, or somewhere in between, Dennim meets you where you are with zero pressure and a whole lot of compassion. Connect with Dennim: Website: greenlighthealing888.com  Facebook: GreenLight Healing Support the show https://www.stephshanks.com https://www.instagram.com/unwrittenwithsteph https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephshanks/ https://www.youtube.com/@stephshanks https://www.tiktok.com/@stephshanks?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/stephshanksphotography

    38 min
  5. Own Your Wellness with Dr. Tes Jordens

    Feb 19

    Own Your Wellness with Dr. Tes Jordens

    Dr. Tes Jordens didn't leave traditional medicine to do less — she left to finally do it right. In this conversation with Stephanie, she breaks down everything midlife women deserve to know about their bodies, their hormones, and their power to choose. Warm, real, and zero overwhelm. This is what owning your wellness actually looks like. Ready to work with her?  Visit 1988wellness.com Book A Consult with Her  Support the show https://www.stephshanks.com https://www.instagram.com/unwrittenwithsteph https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephshanks/ https://www.youtube.com/@stephshanks https://www.tiktok.com/@stephshanks?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/stephshanksphotography

    42 min
  6. Your Body Isn't The Enemy with Dr. Angela Hanley

    Feb 12

    Your Body Isn't The Enemy with Dr. Angela Hanley

    Dr. Angela Hanley has been a chiropractor in Baraboo for 26 years, and she's seen the same pattern over and over: women walking into her office convinced their bodies have betrayed them. In this conversation, we talk about why your nervous system is running the show, what happens when you're stuck in fight-or-flight for years, and how women are taught to mistrust the one thing that's actually working hardest to keep them alive. We also get into: the "I need to lose 10 lbs first" excuse (and what it's really about), why support isn't a luxury, and what it means to stop selling yourself out. If you've ever felt like your body was working against you, this one's for you. Learn More at: https://www.gatewaywellnessclinic.com/ Follow her on instagram at @drangelahanley Thank you for listening! Support the show https://www.stephshanks.com https://www.instagram.com/unwrittenwithsteph https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephshanks/ https://www.youtube.com/@stephshanks https://www.tiktok.com/@stephshanks?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/stephshanksphotography

    37 min
  7. "What if Nobody Books?" with Laura Hulleman

    Feb 5

    "What if Nobody Books?" with Laura Hulleman

    When was the last time you sent out a price and felt sick to your stomach? In this episode, I sit down with business coach Laura Hulleman to talk about the one thing that stops most of us from building sustainable businesses: charging what we're actually worth. Laura helped me get over my own pricing fears, and in this conversation, we dig into why so many coaches, consultants, and photographers undercharge—and what it's really costing us. We talk about: Why "charging less means more clients" is a lie that keeps you stuckThe fear underneath the fear (spoiler: it's not really about money)How free or underpriced work actually hurts your clientsLaura's journey from janitorial business owner to six-figure business coachWhy you have to charge the scary price before you feel readyThe difference between selling what clients want vs. delivering what they needHow the empty nest changes your relationship with pricing and freedomWhy "I'm just doing..." is a red flag in your own thinkingThis conversation is for you if you've ever: Felt guilty asking for what you're worthGiven away sessions "just this once" and regretted itAvoided raising your prices because you're afraid no one will bookBuilt an entire business while still feeling like you're "just" doing somethingLaura's approach is honest, grounded, and real—no "boss babe" energy, just practical wisdom about building a business that actually supports your life. Connect with Laura Hulleman: Website: ravingcoaches.com Podcast: Raving Coaches (Spotify, Apple, wherever you listen) Upcoming Workshop: "Say This, Not That for Coaches" - February 26th (free, virtual) Find her on Facebook: Laura Hulleman If this conversation resonated with you, send it to one friend who needs to hear it. And if you're ready to stop undercharging, you know what to do. Support the show https://www.stephshanks.com https://www.instagram.com/unwrittenwithsteph https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephshanks/ https://www.youtube.com/@stephshanks https://www.tiktok.com/@stephshanks?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/stephshanksphotography

    43 min
  8. Getting Curious About Your Inner World with Tina Hallis

    Jan 29

    Getting Curious About Your Inner World with Tina Hallis

    What if instead of fighting your anxiety, perfectionism, or that voice that says you're not good enough, you could actually befriend them? Tina Hallis introduces us to Internal Family Systems—a framework that says all those "difficult" parts of you are actually just trying to help. We dive into why positive thinking sometimes backfires, how to recognize when your parts are running the show, and what it means to lead from your true self. Tina shares her journey from biotech to IFS advocate and gives us practical tools (like her ALIGN model) for making peace with ourselves. Spoiler: being human isn't for sissies, but this conversation helps. Learn More about Tina at https://thepositiveedge.net/ Support the show https://www.stephshanks.com https://www.instagram.com/unwrittenwithsteph https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephshanks/ https://www.youtube.com/@stephshanks https://www.tiktok.com/@stephshanks?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc https://www.facebook.com/stephshanksphotography

    45 min
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Life doesn’t always go as planned — but it’s never too late to begin again. Unwritten with Steph is a podcast about reinvention, resilience, and the beauty of starting over. Each week, host Stephanie Shanks sits down for honest, heart-centered conversations with people who have faced life’s unexpected turns — and found their way back to themselves. Through stories of transformation, courage, and self-discovery, Unwritten reminds us that our past doesn’t define us — it refines us. Whether you’re navigating midlife changes, rediscovering your purpose, or healing from the past, these raw and inspiring conversations will help you reconnect with your truth and remember: it’s never too late to rewrite your story. Keywords: personal growth, transformation, reinvention, authenticity, self-discovery, healing, midlife awakening, empowerment, resilience, self-worth, courage, starting over

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  • Creator
    Stephanie Shanks
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Unwritten with Steph
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