{"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 Simple Path to Financial Freedom with Cindy Ross and Todd Gladfelter","slug":"a-simple-path-to-financial-freedom-with-cindy-ross-and-todd-gladfelter","published_at":"2025-10-07T09:20:22+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147/a-simple-path-to-financial-freedom-with-cindy-ross-and-todd-gladfelter","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147","url":"https://DonnaFerris.podbean.com/e/a-simple-path-to-financial-freedom-with-cindy-ross-and-todd-gladfelter/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2axuv2t8trjbpb8t/Cindy_and_Todd_2025_final_audio9o1a6.mp3","summary":"“ The more things that you have, the more things you have to deal with.” What if the secret to a happier, freer life isn’t earning more—but needing less? This week, adventurers and authors Cindy Ross and Todd Gladfelter join host Donna Ferris to share how they built a meaningful, debt-free life rooted in simplicity, nature, and gratitude. From hiking the Appalachian Trail to growing their own food and raising world-schooled kids, their journey proves that minimalism isn’t about deprivation—it’s about choice, freedom, and joy. Their story reminds us that less can truly be more. Whether you’re longing to simplify your life, escape the cycle of debt, or rediscover what really matters, this episode will provide simple ways to immediately improve your life. To learn more about Cindy and Todd, and Cindy’s books and writing, please visit cindyrosstraveler.com. If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to listen to Episode 15 “Breaking Broadway Barriers with Madison Ferris” or Episode 34 “Fred Rogers and the Healing Power of Fatherhood with Art Carey.” Also, please consider subscribing to this podcast, leaving a review, and sharing this episode 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. Donna’s latest book, Bounce Back Stronger—Finding Peace and Purpose No Matter What Happens, can be purchased here. To get her blog newsletter delivered to your inbox, 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 here or reach out to your insurance provider. If you are in crisis, please dial 911…","meta_description":"“ The more things that you have, the more things you have to deal with.” What if the secret to a happier, freer life isn’t earning more—but needing less?…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1808,"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-simple-path-to-financial-freedom-with-cindy-ross-and-todd-gladfelter/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-simple-path-to-financial-freedom-with-cindy-ross-and-todd-gladfelter.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}