Piece of Work with Danielle Tantone
Piece of Work with Danielle Tantone is a podcast about resilience, real life, and the messy, meaningful work of becoming who we’re meant to be.
Hosted by nurse, author, and resilience coach Danielle Tantone, this show blends honest solo reflections with thoughtful conversations and interviews about life, health, healing, and growth — physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Through personal stories, real-time processing, and practical insight, Danielle explores the moments that shape us: relationships, parenting, recovery, identity shifts, purpose, and the courage it takes to keep evolving.
If you’ve ever felt like both a Piece of Work and a Work in Progress, you’re in the right place. Because you are also a Work of Art, still unfolding...and you are not alone.
New episodes weekly on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, and wherever you listen.
Episodes
50 episodes
Marriage, Money & the Conversations Most Couples Avoid, with Lisa Zeiderman
In this episode of Piece of Work, host Danielle Tantone sits down with Lisa Zeiderman to explore the complex, emotional, and often misunderstood world of marriage and divorce.A highly respected matrimonial attorney, Certi...
From Rock Bottom to Rebuilt: Addiction, Identity and Choosing to Rise with Heather Simco
In this episode of Piece of Work, Danielle Tantone sits down with transformation coach and entrepreneur Heather Simco for a powerful conversation on resilience, reinvention, and what it really means to live a “sober-minded” life.
Unpausing Your Marriage: Love, Disconnection and Finding Your Way Back to "We" with Dr. Lee Baucom
A real conversation on connection, disconnection, and the quiet habits that either build or break a relationshipIn this episode of Piece of Work, Danielle sits down with marriage coach, author, and host of the Save th...
The Friendship Recession: Why Adult Friendship Feels So Hard
Losing friendships, feeling lonely, and what it actually takes to build real connection as an adult.This episode is another personal one.Over the past few years, I’ve lost some friendships that I never expected to lose. And...
What We’re Carrying: Parenting, Business, and Medicare with Brian McArthur
Running a business. Parenting teenagers. Caring for clients. Trying to stay healthy and present through all of it.In this episode, I’m joined by my friend and colleague Brian McArthur, owner of Design My Medicare, for a conversation that...
Three Marriages, Three Divorces: What I’ve Learned
A personal look at what three marriages and three divorces taught me about love, responsibility, and choosing peace over conflict.I’ve been married three times… and divorced three times.That’s not something I say lightly—an...
Spring Break Isn’t Just for Kids: Create Your Own Reset—No Time Off Required
Spring break looks a little different as an adult.No time off, no escape—just real life, still happening.In this episode, I’m sharing what a real reset looks like when life is messy, emotional, and full—not when everything is calm...
When the Unthinkable Happens: Jenny McCall on Loss, Faith, and Resilience
This week on Piece of Work, I sit down with my friend Jenny McCall to talk about every parent’s worst nightmare: losing a child.Jenny shares the story of losing her 21-year-old son Andy in a motorcycle accident, what that night was like ...
Paradoxes and Perspectives: On Nursing, Grief, and Grace
What if the biggest truths in life are found in the smallest moments?In this episode of Piece of Work, I do something a little different.I share excerpts from the final chapters of my memoir, written during the earliest days of CO...
Relief Is Closer Than You Think: Declan Thompson on Recovery, Identity, and Hope
Rock bottom doesn’t always look dramatic.Sometimes it looks high-functioning.Sometimes it looks like “I’ll figure it out soon.”Sometimes it looks like quietly wondering if this is just how life is going to feel.In th...
The Power of the Pivot with Business Coach Sam Geaney
Reinvention, Resilience and Trusting ChangePivoting isn’t always a choice — sometimes it’s forced on you through job loss, burnout, divorce, or unexpected life changes. What if pivoting isn’t a sign you’re lost… bu...
When It’s Your Child: Mental Health, Addiction, Resilience, and the Story I Couldn’t Tell Until Now
A raw, honest conversation about loving a child through addiction and mental health struggles — from a parent’s perspective.There are stories you live through quietly long before you ever speak them out loud.This m...
The 5R Resilience Reset: Find Calm, Clarity, and Strength in the Middle of the Mess
Life doesn’t usually fall apart on a schedule — it unravels in the middle of workdays, arguments, diagnoses, and ordinary moments you didn’t see coming. In this episode of Piece of Work, I read from the opening chapters of my upcoming book Resi...
F45 for Beginners (and Busy Adults): Coach Stacey on Functional Fitness, Strength, Steps & Hyrox
Curious about F45 — or wondering if it might be too intense to start? In this episode of Piece of Work, I sit down with my F45 coach, Stacey Pasciak (@staceypfit) for an honest, unscripted conversation about functional fitness at any age...
Resilience in Relationships: Boundaries, Ghosting, and Staying Soft Without Losing Yourself
What if resilience in relationships isn’t always about walking away — but about staying with boundaries, clarity, and compassion?In this episode of Piece of Work, I talk about resilience across all kinds of relationships: dating, marriag...
Midlife Dating Isn’t What You Think: Confidence, Attraction, and Being Fully Yourself
In this episode of Piece of Work, I reflect on what dating in my late 40s and early 50s taught me about confidence, attraction, authenticity, and modern love. I share how dating felt at the end of my 20s, 30s, and now, and what’s changed — not ...
Keep Going—Even When It Doesn’t Look Like It’s Working
In this episode, I reflect on what it means to keep showing up for the things that matter—even when life is full, progress feels slow, and perfection is nowhere in sight.I talk about the tension between discipline and grace, the power of...
Why “Exhale” Is My Word of the Year for 2026
In this solo episode, I share the word I’m carrying into 2026...Exhale...and why it feels so right for this season of life.After a year of intensity, loss, rebuilding, and pushing through, I’m ready to choose softn...
Chasing Dreams & Facing Reality at 50 – with Brian Golub
This wasn’t planned.I was having lunch with my friend Brian Golub — a professional actor, performer, and one of the most down-to-earth people I know — and I casually said, “Wanna record a podcast?”We hit record… and this is what c...
The Power of Imperfect Consistency
In this episode, I talk candidly about what it really looks like to stay consistent — even when things aren’t perfect, polished, or fully planned out.From re-launching this podcast to writing a book and figuring out what I want 202...
Resilient in the Messy Middle: A New Beginning
After nearly two years away, I’m back — and starting again right in the middle of a very real, very messy season.In this solo episode, I share why I’m relaunching the podcast, what’s been unfolding behind the scenes, and how I’m choosing...
Navigating Identity and Embracing Change: A Tapestry of Sex, Love, Triumph, and Personal Evolution with Ashleigh Renard
Have you ever stood at the crossroads of change, your identity shimmering like a mirage on the horizon? Ashleigh Renard joins us in this heartfelt journey through the ebbs and flows of personal evolution. Together, we peel back the layers of ou...
Cancer, Compassion, and Connection: A Voyage of Recovery and Hope
You are in for a treat with this week's episode. Katrina Dorow's attitude and energy in then face of continuing struggles with breast cancer are breathtaking and inspiring. Sometimes life's biggest trials bear the greatest gifts. Katrina is a b...
Dating without Nipples: Navigating Life's Transitions and the Journey of Self Discovery
I think you'll enjoy this one. I get pretty vulnerable about what's going on in my life and ask for your feedback on how you'd like to see this podcast evolve and grow. We talk about navigating life transitions, dealing with love a...
Mastering Medicare: Understanding Your Options - Advantage Plans and Medicare Supplements
Ready to unravel the complexities of Medicare? I'm Danielle Tantone, and in this episode, I'll be your trusty guide through the labyrinth of insurance options available to you as you approach and surpass the age of 65. A seasoned independent ag...