{"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":"Letting Go of Control: How to Find Peace When Life Feels Uncertain","slug":"letting-go-of-control-how-to-find-peace-when-life-feels-uncertain","published_at":"2026-04-30T09:25:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147/letting-go-of-control-how-to-find-peace-when-life-feels-uncertain","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/bounce-back-stronger-with-donna-ferris-6704147","url":"https://DonnaFerris.podbean.com/e/letting-go-of-control-how-to-find-peace-when-life-feels-uncertain/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/28jju8d9uh557fiy/Episode_91_Unbothered_Unbothering_Unbotherable_final_audio7tj5e.mp3","summary":"What if the key to peace isn’t controlling life… but letting go? In this short reflection episode of Bounce Back Stronger, I’m sharing a personal story from a quiet morning walk that turned into a powerful reminder: the only thing we can truly control is our own behavior. Inspired by the teachings of Pema Chödrön and the practice of mindfulness, this episode explores what it means to release attachment to outcomes, navigate uncertainty, and find steadiness when life feels ungrounded. If you’ve been feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck trying to manage what’s out of your control, this gentle reflection offers a new way forward. You’ll learn: Why letting go of control can actually bring more peace A simple mindset shift to reduce stress and anxiety How to stay grounded when life feels uncertain A powerful mantra: Unbothered. Unbothering. Unbotherable. This episode is part of a new reflections series—short, personal insights I share every other week alongside guest conversations—based on what I’m learning and experiencing in real time. Take a breath, soften into the moment, and remember: peace and purpose are still available… no matter what happens.","meta_description":"What if the key to peace isn’t controlling life… but letting go? In this short reflection episode of Bounce Back Stronger, I’m sharing a personal story fr…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":319,"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/letting-go-of-control-how-to-find-peace-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/letting-go-of-control-how-to-find-peace-when-life-feels-uncertain.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}