Stop Faking Fine
Welcome to the Stop Faking Fine podcast, a show that will empower you to finally show up for yourself. Your host, Dana Lewis, was the queen of faking fine after losing her husband unexpectedly to cancer.
We all create walls around us in order to survive the chaos of grief--whether it's caused by the death of a loved one, loss of a job, divorce, or anything that makes us wonder "how did this become my life?"
Dana is here to encourage you not to settle! In this podcast, she shares insight, strategies, and interviews with people who have been down these stressful roads, replaced their unhealthy patterns, and learned to thrive!
Dana will help you recognize and let go of the habits that are no longer serving you, and provide simple sustainable action steps to implement with each episode. It’s time to stop faking fine, because you are worth so much more.
Your circumstances may not be 100% your fault, but Your Life is 100% your Responsibility.
Episodes
60 episodes
Bloating Isn’t Normal: The Gut-Health Shift You Need
EP59. Ever feel like you’re doing everything right—eating healthy, working out, trying all the things—but you’re still bloated, exhausted, and feel stuck? It’s not in your head, and it’s NOT just about food. Your gut h...
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Episode 59
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45:43
Breaking the Stress-Sleep Cycle: How to Finally Get Restorative Sleep
EP58. Tossing and turning, staring at the ceiling, watching the clock tick closer to morning—sound familiar? If you’re exhausted all day but wired at night, your body isn’t broken, but your sleep cycle might be.In this episode we’re brea...
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Episode 58
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25:34
From Dizzy to Determined: How to Reclaim Your Life from Vestibular Disorders
EP57. Feeling dizzy isn’t just a symptom—it can become a life-altering struggle, one that leaves you spinning in frustration, fear, and isolation. In today’s episode Adam Lindo, also known as The Dizzy Health Coach, shares his journey of...
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Episode 57
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47:01
The 3 Biggest Lies You’ve Been Told About Health
EP56. In this episode of the Stop Faking Fine podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on the myths that might be holding you back from living your healthiest life. I’m joined by Nurse Kate Johnson, a critical care nurse and mom of (almos...
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Episode 56
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58:10
Stress, Inflammation, and the Habits That Can Change Everything
EP55. This episode is personal, raw, and honest. I’m sharing my story—the moment my life was split into a “before” and an “after.” It was August 31, 2013, when I laid in a hospital bed next to my husband and heard him take his last breat...
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Episode 55
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21:40
How CBD Can Help You Stress Less, Focus More, and Feel Better
EP54. Think CBD is just about getting high? Think again. I’m sitting down with Mike and Angie Lee, the powerhouse siblings behind Soul, to dive into the world of CBD and how it can transform your health. From easing PMS symptoms to helpi...
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Episode 54
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50:40
Science-Backed Self-Care: Tools to Lower Cortisol and Feel Your Best
EP53. If you're ready to explore the specific tools, tips and strategies to help you show up at your best - no matter how busy or overwhelming life gets- you're in the right place. Today we're diving into something we all n...
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Episode 53
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1:04:27
Your Holiday Glow-Up Plan: Stress-Free, Multitasking Skincare That Works
EP 52. The holidays are a whirlwind—stressful schedules, gift lists, and endless to-dos can leave you feeling anything but radiant. What if your skincare could do more than just tackle wrinkles and dryness? What if it could calm your mind, b...
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Episode 52
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46:27
The Truth About Grief: Tools, Boundaries, and Navigating Life After Loss
EP 51. Grief is messy, raw, and deeply personal, but it can also become a catalyst for growth and transformation. In this episode, we’re diving into the complexities of healing after loss and learning how to navigate life when the rules—and ...
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Episode 51
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1:04:25
The Power of Resilience: Embracing the Unexpected and Growing Forward
EP 50. In today’s episode we’re diving into a conversation that’s equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful—a conversation of resilience, faith, and finding your way forward in the face of unimaginable challenges. ...
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Episode 50
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59:23
Unfiltered and Unstoppable: Angie Lee’s Secrets to Wellness and Success Without the Stress
EP 49. Have you ever been over-run with feeling like you're supposed to have it all together— all the time? Today, we're cutting through the pressure to be perfect and getting real. My next guest is a powerhouse...
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Episode 49
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1:04:45
Reclaim your Health – Learn to Be on The Same Team With Your Body
EP48. Have you ever felt like you're in what feels like an endless battle with your own body? Stuck in a cycle of chasing Diets and wondering why your body is not responding the way you desire? Even wo...
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Episode 48
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53:50
Make This Change NOW to Break Free from Burnout
EP47. Have you ever felt like you're barely holding it together? Waking up every day without the energy or drive to tackle your to-do list, relying on coffee and medications just to ‘barely’ make it through? Only to rinse and rep...
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Episode 47
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50:09
Why Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough: What You Need to Know to Heal
EP 46. Have you ever felt that talk therapy just isn’t cutting it? In this episode, Dr. Christine Baker dives deep into a groundbreaking approach to healing that goes beyond conversation. We unpack why it’s crucial to address the body's phys...
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Episode 46
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54:17
Stress and Inflammation: What You’re Missing When It Comes to Nutrition
EP45. Have you ever walked away from a doctor's visit with "normal" lab results but no real answers? Or maybe you’ve been given a laundry list of foods to eliminate, or a handful of prescriptions that only leave you feeling o...
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Episode 45
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1:00:03
Surviving the Storm: Finding A Way Forward After the Loss of a Child
EP44. Have you ever felt like you’re living in constant fight or flight, trying to process grief while keeping it all together?In this deeply moving episode, Erin Blechman shares her powerful journey of loss and resilience after ...
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Episode 44
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1:02:05
From Prescriptions to Probiotics: Transforming Gut Health and Building Stress Resilience
EP 43. In this episode I sit down with Dr. Kourtney Chichilitti, a pharmacist turned functional medicine practitioner, to dive deep into gut health, cortisol management, and how to truly get to the root of your health issues. After over ...
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Episode 43
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46:47
Break Free from the Cycle of Self-Sabotage
EP42. You’ve heard it said: you are the average of the five people you surround yourself with. But what if the biggest factor in determining your success was about the stories you tell yourself most often?Is your mental narrative...
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Episode 42
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37:52
Finding the Good in Grief: Embracing Healing After the Loss of a Parent
EP41. Losing a parent at a young age changes you. Ryan Bowles was in college when he got the call his dad had been in an accident. His life is forever marked before and after by that moment. My conversation with Ryan is so dear to my hea...
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Episode 41
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49:12
Mastering Menopause: Strategies for High Performance
EP40. Women spend years in some sort of hormonal flux, from puberty to pregnancy to perimenopause. Understanding the changes is critical to help you manage those years without faking fine. In my conversation with Performance Psychologist...
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Episode 40
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40:27
Stress Relief and Inflammation: The Power of Infrared
EP39. Infrared therapy has elevated my daily health routine. If you’ve been hearing the hype and wondering what it’s all about, this episode is for you. I talked with Jessica Alcalde of HigherDOSE about the power of biohacking and the sc...
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Episode 39
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1:05:41
The Power of Storytelling—How to Share Your Story Better
EP38. What do you do when someone shares a sad story? Katie Quesada is an amazing storytelling coach. I’ve had the pleasure of attending her workshops. When I saw a social media post she did a few weeks ago, it literally stopped me...
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Episode 38
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54:41
Honoring The Past While Growing Forward
EP37. In Episode 22 Tricia Thirey and I dove into the complexities of dating, healing, and the impact of others' judgment on our individual...
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Episode 37
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38:33
Decode Your Grocery List—How to Avoid Hidden Inflammatory Ingredients
EP36. You will never walk through the grocery store the same way after this episode! Jen Smiley had a wakeup call in the middle of the aisle, feeling completely deceived by seemingly healthy products packed with ingredients she couldn’t ...
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Episode 36
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45:56