{"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":"Grief, Loss & Healing: Surviving the Unthinkable w/ Betsy Thibaut Stephenson","slug":"grief-loss-healing-surviving-the-unthinkable-w-betsy-thibaut-stephenson","published_at":"2026-05-05T09:29:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147/grief-loss-healing-surviving-the-unthinkable-w-betsy-thibaut-stephenson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147","url":"https://DonnaFerris.podbean.com/e/grief-loss-healing-surviving-the-unthinkable-w-betsy-thibaut-stephenson/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/si9g7vp8djz8mqrp/Betsy_Thibaud_final_audiobqci3.mp3","summary":"“I can’t spend the next 30 years of my life like this—that’s not a life.” In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this powerful episode features Betsy Thibaud Stephenson, author of Blackbird, sharing her deeply personal experience of navigating unimaginable loss after the death of her son to suicide, along with multiple losses that followed. Instead of avoiding grief, Betsy fearlessly faced it head-on—writing in real time and speaking openly about loss, mental health, healing, and what it means to rebuild your life after everything changes. This conversation offers honest insight into the emotional reality of grief and practical ways to cope, process loss, and move forward—one small step at a time. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to cope with grief and suicide loss Why letting go of “what if” supports healing The importance of allowing yourself to feel grief How small steps can help you rebuild after loss What to say to someone who is grieving If you’re grieving or supporting someone who is, this episode provides a way forward with compassion, clarity, and hope. To learn more about Betsy and her book, please visit blackbirdbetsy.com. If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to listen to other mental health episodes, including Episode #52 – “3 Ways to Lift Yourself Out of Depression with Garry Cosnett” or Episode #50 “Why Talking About Mental Health Builds Stronger Kids with Sandra Lau.” Also, please consider subscribing to this podcast, leaving a review, and sharing this episode with others. Thank you. Donna’s latest book, Bounce Back Stronger – Finding Peace and Purpose No Matter What Happens, can be purchased here. To join our email list or inquire about meditation instruction or life coaching, visit donnayferris.com Follow Donna on Instagram, Bluesky,…","meta_description":"“I can’t spend the next 30 years of my life like this—that’s not a life.” In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, this powerful episode features…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1890,"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/grief-loss-healing-surviving-the-unthinkable-w-betsy-thibaut-stephenson/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/grief-loss-healing-surviving-the-unthinkable-w-betsy-thibaut-stephenson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}