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. Finding Your Best Self with Dr. Harmony Ryan

    5 MAR

    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/ If you are a woman who is ready to be seen, celebrated, and appreciated for the divine and dynamic woman that you are — this experience was built for you. From professional hair and makeup to wardrobe guidance, every detail is handled for you. All you have to do is show up and spend an afternoon fully catered to you - where you feel seen, valued, and celebrated from the moment you walk in.  https://www.stephshanks.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

    47 min
  2. Raise Your Frequency with Dennim Daniels

    26 FEB

    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 If you are a woman who is ready to be seen, celebrated, and appreciated for the divine and dynamic woman that you are — this experience was built for you. From professional hair and makeup to wardrobe guidance, every detail is handled for you. All you have to do is show up and spend an afternoon fully catered to you - where you feel seen, valued, and celebrated from the moment you walk in.  https://www.stephshanks.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

    40 min
  3. Own Your Wellness with Dr. Tes Jordens

    19 FEB

    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  If you are a woman who is ready to be seen, celebrated, and appreciated for the divine and dynamic woman that you are — this experience was built for you. From professional hair and makeup to wardrobe guidance, every detail is handled for you. All you have to do is show up and spend an afternoon fully catered to you - where you feel seen, valued, and celebrated from the moment you walk in.  https://www.stephshanks.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

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

    12 FEB

    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! If you are a woman who is ready to be seen, celebrated, and appreciated for the divine and dynamic woman that you are — this experience was built for you. From professional hair and makeup to wardrobe guidance, every detail is handled for you. All you have to do is show up and spend an afternoon fully catered to you - where you feel seen, valued, and celebrated from the moment you walk in.  https://www.stephshanks.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

    38 min
  5. "What if Nobody Books?" with Laura Hulleman

    5 FEB

    "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. If you are a woman who is ready to be seen, celebrated, and appreciated for the divine and dynamic woman that you are — this experience was built for you. From professional hair and makeup to wardrobe guidance, every detail is handled for you. All you have to do is show up and spend an afternoon fully catered to you - where you feel seen, valued, and celebrated from the moment you walk in.  https://www.stephshanks.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
  6. Getting Curious About Your Inner World with Tina Hallis

    29 JAN

    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/ If you are a woman who is ready to be seen, celebrated, and appreciated for the divine and dynamic woman that you are — this experience was built for you. From professional hair and makeup to wardrobe guidance, every detail is handled for you. All you have to do is show up and spend an afternoon fully catered to you - where you feel seen, valued, and celebrated from the moment you walk in.  https://www.stephshanks.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

    46 min
  7. What’s Really Happening with Dr. Tesa Jordens

    22 JAN

    What’s Really Happening with Dr. Tesa Jordens

    What's Really Happening with Dr. Tesa Jordens You've been told you're fine. Your labs came back normal. But you're not sleeping. Your anxiety is through the roof. Your body doesn't feel like yours anymore. And no one is listening. Dr. Tesa Jordens knows why: menopause wasn't taught in medical school. She's a physician who left "big box medicine" to create 1988 Wellness — a telehealth practice where women in midlife are finally heard, validated, and treated like the complex humans they are. In this conversation, we talk about: Why women are being gaslit in healthcare (and why it's not your doctor's fault)The symptoms doctors miss: heart palpitations, joint pain, early waking, and the anxiety you can't explainWhat "you're fine" really means (your labs are normal, but you're in perimenopause)Why 99.9% of women should be on vaginal estrogen (yes, really)How telehealth is giving women their power backWhy 1988 matters (hint: it's the year women could finally get a business loan without a male co-signer)If you've been told "it's just stress" or "you need to lose weight" one more time, this episode is for you. Connect with Dr. Tesa Jordens: Instagram: @1988wellness  Website: 1988wellness.com Resources Mentioned: 1988 Wellness: https://1988wellness.com/Dr. Tesa Jordens on Instagram: @1988wellnessHR 5050: The 1988 bill that changed everything for women entrepreneursIf you are a woman who is ready to be seen, celebrated, and appreciated for the divine and dynamic woman that you are — this experience was built for you. From professional hair and makeup to wardrobe guidance, every detail is handled for you. All you have to do is show up and spend an afternoon fully catered to you - where you feel seen, valued, and celebrated from the moment you walk in.  https://www.stephshanks.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

    48 min
  8. Building a Brand That Women Trust with Dena Frisch

    15 JAN

    Building a Brand That Women Trust with Dena Frisch

    Dena Frisch has watched countless businesses rise and fall over her 20-year career in media. The ones that survive? They build trust, stay consistent, and show up for their audience — even when the platforms keep changing. In this episode, Dena shares what separates brands that become institutions from ones that fade away, why Brava's Women in Business focus transformed everything, and how she's preparing for the AI-driven future while staying grounded in what actually matters: real connection, honest storytelling, and celebrating the people who deserve to be seen. Key Takeaways: Trust is built over time, not one campaign. The businesses that succeed with Brava stay consistent—showing up month after month, building recognition in front of the right audience.Sales isn't about pushing—it's about listening. The best salespeople are creative problem-solvers who help clients grow, not transactional order-takers.Women supporting women is Madison's competitive advantage. When educated, successful women decide to help each other, magic happens. Brava became a force by leaning into this.Adapt or die—but stay grounded in what matters. Media has changed completely in 20 years (remember rushing home for 90210?), but the fundamentals remain: tell good stories, build trust, celebrate real people.The future belongs to niche brands. Generic magazines are dying. Brands that speak directly to specific audiences—like Brava's focus on accomplished women in business—will thrive.Connect with Dena: Brava Magazine: bravamagazine.comInstagram: @bravamagazineSubscribe to Brava for FREE at bravamagazine.comMentioned in This Episode: Brava Magazine's Women to Watch eventPersona Magazine (new brand from Nye Turner Media Group)Magazines: Southern Living, Midwest Living, Magnolia JournalThe Skin Care Company we talk aboutHost Note from Stephanie: "I've admired Dena for years—not just for what she's built with Brava, but for how she brings women together in Madison. This conversation reminded me why I love what I do: we're both in the business of making accomplished women feel seen, heard, and celebrated. If you've been hiding in the background while making everyone else look good, this episode is for you." If you are a woman who is ready to be seen, celebrated, and appreciated for the divine and dynamic woman that you are — this experience was built for you. From professional hair and makeup to wardrobe guidance, every detail is handled for you. All you have to do is show up and spend an afternoon fully catered to you - where you feel seen, valued, and celebrated from the moment you walk in.  https://www.stephshanks.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

    36 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
    78
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Unwritten with Steph
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