{"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":"Keep Dipping the Paddle: Trusting Yourself When Life Feels Uncertain","slug":"keep-dipping-the-paddle-trusting-yourself-when-life-feels-uncertain","published_at":"2026-07-10T10:04:32+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147/keep-dipping-the-paddle-trusting-yourself-when-life-feels-uncertain","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147","url":"https://DonnaFerris.podbean.com/e/keep-dipping-the-paddle-trusting-yourself-when-life-feels-uncertain/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/k5u4pvkzjfcqiz9z/dipping_paddle_reflection_july_2026_final_audiob39gy.mp3","summary":"“That doesn't mean we stop moving while we wait for clarity. It means we take the next intuitive step. Or, in a kayak... We dip the paddle. One stroke at a time.” What if resilience isn't about having a perfect plan—but simply taking the next step? In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger Reflections, Donna shares how learning to kayak after being laid off became an unexpected lesson in trust, hope, and embracing uncertainty. As she paddles across a quiet lake surrounded by great blue herons, bald eagles, and the sounds of nature, she discovers a powerful reminder: we rarely see the whole picture while we're living it. Like an eagle soaring high above, there may be a larger perspective we simply can't access yet. If you're navigating career transitions, grief, burnout, or an uncertain season of life, this gentle reflection offers encouragement to trust the process—even when the destination isn't yet visible. You'll discover:• Why uncertainty can be an invitation instead of an obstacle• The surprising connection between kayaking and resilience• How nature can help calm the nervous system• A simple reminder for anyone wondering what comes next Sometimes hope begins with just one paddle stroke. If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to listen to Episode #91 – “Letting Go of Control: How to Find Peace When Life Feels Uncertain.” 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 provide feedback on this podcast or suggest topics, please email donna@donnayferris.com. Follow Donna on Instagram, Bluesky, or YouTube @donnayferris or Facebook @donnayatesferris. Her guided meditations can al…","meta_description":"“That doesn't mean we stop moving while we wait for clarity. It means we take the next intuitive step. Or, in a kayak... We dip the paddle. One stroke at…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":290,"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/keep-dipping-the-paddle-trusting-yourself-when-life-feels-uncertain/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/keep-dipping-the-paddle-trusting-yourself-when-life-feels-uncertain.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}