{"podcast":{"title":"Bounce Back Stronger with Donna Ferris","slug":"bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147","podcast_index_feed_id":6704147,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/DonnaFerris/feed.xml","website_url":"https://DonnaFerris.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17399025/stronger_podcast_update_apple_3000_p7ksif.jpg","author":"Donna Ferris","episode_count":98,"summary":"Welcome to Bounce Back Stronger. Life is full of unexpected challenges that test our strength and resilience. These events include divorce, job loss/reorganization, death of a loved one, illness, and other changes or losses. It’s in these moments of adversity that some remarkable individuals discover their inner power and transform hardships into opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Do you ever wonder why? Or how? Join your host, author, yoga therapist, and life coach, Donna Ferris, as she embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of those who’ve thrived through tough times. Who’ve surmounted the odds to Bounce Back Stronger. May we all benefit from their stories of resilience, hope, and triumph. Subscribe to Bounce Back Stronger, available on your favorite podcast platform or on YouTube, and let’s explore together how to emerge from life’s challenges not just unscathed, but stronger than ever before.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-10T20:17:08.560094+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147"},"episode":{"title":"A Lullaby for 2025: Vienna Teng on Music, Hope & Connection","slug":"a-lullaby-for-2025-vienna-teng-on-music-hope-connection","published_at":"2025-12-23T19:51:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147/a-lullaby-for-2025-vienna-teng-on-music-hope-connection","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147","url":"https://DonnaFerris.podbean.com/e/a-lullaby-for-2025-vienna-teng-on-music-hope-connection/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2924vm48xd54xhaq/Vienna_Teng_final_audio6yfxq.mp3","summary":"A Lullaby for 2025: Vienna Teng on Music, Hope, and Connection ”I see you, and I'm telling you my story in hopes that you'll see me. And from there, there's so many more things that are possible.” In this conversation, Donna Ferris sits down with singer, songwriter, and pianist Vienna Teng—an artist whose music has long served as a bridge between people, ideas, and lived experiences. From her iconic song City Hall, inspired by the legalization of same-sex marriage in San Francisco, to her newest work We’ve Got You (released November 2024), Vienna explores how music can hold complexity, invite empathy, and create space for honest conversation—especially in divided times. Together, Donna and Vienna talk about: Writing songs that start conversations, not arguments Holding two truths at once in polarized times Music as modern-day folk storytelling Ending with a tender lullaby sung by Vienna, this conversation offers a moment of gentleness, meaning, and hope for the holiday season. If you would like to learn about Vienna’s music or upcoming concerts, visit viennateng.com. If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to listen to Episode #68 “Breaking the Trance of Unworthiness” or Episode #60 “How to Cope in a Changing World” with Sharon Salzberg. Also, please consider subscribing to this podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with others. Thank you. If you would like to join Donna’s free weekly centering group, email donna@donnayferris.com. To find her guided meditations on Insight Timer, visit https://insighttimer.com/donnayferris. To learn about Donna’s books, coaching services, and events, visit donnayferris.com. Follow Donna on Instagram, BlueSky and YouTube @donnayferris or Facebook @donnayatesferris. And if you’re looking for mental health resources, please click h…","meta_description":"A Lullaby for 2025: Vienna Teng on Music, Hope, and Connection ”I see you, and I'm telling you my story in hopes that you'll see me. And from there, there…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1285,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147/episodes/a-lullaby-for-2025-vienna-teng-on-music-hope-connection/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147/a-lullaby-for-2025-vienna-teng-on-music-hope-connection.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}