{"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":"How To Move Forward With A Broken Heart w/ Gwen Florio","slug":"how-to-move-forward-with-a-broken-heart-w-gwen-florio","published_at":"2025-11-18T19:42:11+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147/how-to-move-forward-with-a-broken-heart-w-gwen-florio","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147","url":"https://DonnaFerris.podbean.com/e/how-to-move-forward-with-a-broken-heart-w-gwen-florio/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/c6iz7pysgkuykwh5/Gwen_Florio_Final_audio6hf9q.mp3","summary":"“Astoundingly, you find joy, and it coexists with the grief…It's like the grief kind of moves over a little bit and lets joy in.” If you’re doing life with a broken heart this holiday season, this episode is for you. In this moving conversation, Donna talks with award-winning journalist and novelist Gwen Florio about what it means to keep showing up for life after loss. Gwen shares her experience of losing her child, the suffocating early days of grief, and the small, stubborn acts of living—walking, traveling, noticing beauty in unexpected places—that helped her breathe again. Together they explore: How people actually survive deep grief What helps (and what doesn’t) when every day feels impossible The surprising relief of being somewhere no one knows your story How creativity and movement open new pathways in the brain The unexpected moments of beauty that kept her afloat Why community matters more than perfect words If you’re navigating the world with a tender or tired spirit, Gwen’s story offers truth, compassion, and the reminder that grit and grace can coexist. To learn more about Gwen’s books, writing, and events, please visit gwenflorio.net. If you found this episode helpful, you might want to listen to Episode 57 “Nevertheless She Persisted” with Jenny Lisk, Episode 13 “Finding Happiness After Loss” with Maria Sirois, and Episode 5, “Leave Guilt Behind” with Erin Byron. Also, please consider subscribing to this podcast, leaving a review, and sharing this podcast with others. Thank you. If you are interested in guided meditations, visit donnayferris.com/meditations or insighttimer.com/donnayferris. To join our free weekly Centering Group, please email donna@donnayferris.com. Donna’s latest book, Bounce Back Stronger – Finding Peace and Purpose No Matter What Ha…","meta_description":"“Astoundingly, you find joy, and it coexists with the grief…It's like the grief kind of moves over a little bit and lets joy in.” If you’re doing life wit…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1452,"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/how-to-move-forward-with-a-broken-heart-w-gwen-florio/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/how-to-move-forward-with-a-broken-heart-w-gwen-florio.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}