{"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":"Laid Off? Here’s How to Heal, Rebuild, & Move Forward w/ Steve Jaffe","slug":"laid-off-here-s-how-to-heal-rebuild-move-forward-w-steve-jaffe","published_at":"2026-05-21T11:09:43+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147/laid-off-here-s-how-to-heal-rebuild-move-forward-w-steve-jaffe","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147","url":"https://DonnaFerris.podbean.com/e/laid-off-here-s-how-to-heal-rebuild-move-forward-w-steve-jaffe/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6638m4uxid9pqeiz/Steve_Jaffe_final_audio9zuxl.mp3","summary":"“So often conversations and coaching goes straight to, ‘Here’s how you update your resume. Here’s what you do with your LinkedIn profile.’ And there’s nothing that says, ‘Listen, you need to pause. You’re gonna feel some grief. It’s gonna hurt, and here’s how you get through it.” In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, author Steve Jaffe shares how losing a job impacts identity, mental health, relationships, and self-worth — and why the traditional “just update your resume” advice misses the point. Drawing from his book, The Layoff Journey, Steve explains how the seven stages of grief can help people process layoffs, regain confidence, and navigate career transitions with resilience, acceptance, and hope. In the episode, we discuss: Why layoffs are rarely personal 3 Things to Do in the Early Days Healthy coping tools (like a gratitude practice) that actually help If you’re navigating a layoff, career transition, or burnout, this conversation will help you feel less alone. To learn more about Steve and his book, visit thestevejaffe.com. If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to listen to Episode #55 “When Gratitude is Hard” with Eve Turek and Episode #44 “How Tami Adams Turned Job Loss Into Success.” 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, or YouTube @donnayferris or Facebook @donnayatesferris. Her guided meditations can also be found on Insight Timer. And if you’re looking for mental health resources, please click here or reach out to…","meta_description":"“So often conversations and coaching goes straight to, ‘Here’s how you update your resume. Here’s what you do with your LinkedIn profile.’ And there’s not…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1232,"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/laid-off-here-s-how-to-heal-rebuild-move-forward-w-steve-jaffe/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/laid-off-here-s-how-to-heal-rebuild-move-forward-w-steve-jaffe.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}