The RISE Experience
It's not always about becoming someone different.
Sometimes it's about realizing you've been disconnected from yourself for longer than you thought.
The RISE Experience is a podcast for the woman who can handle a lot. She shows up, gets things done, keeps life moving… and still quietly wonders, Why don't I feel like myself anymore?
Shannon Denniston is the founder of RISE, with a deep background in behavior change and the human side of transformation. Through RISE, she explores what real transformation actually looks like — the patterns underneath what we do, the beliefs and roles we've carried, the relationships that shape us, the systems that support us, and the identity shifts that happen when our old ways of functioning stop carrying us.
A lot of what gets called "starting over" isn't starting over at all. It's learning to notice what's been running in the background, reconnect with your own voice, and move forward without erasing who you've become.
No reinvention. No pretending you need to become a whole new person. Just honest conversations about finding your way back to yourself, with faith as an anchor, and learning how to live from that place.
The RISE Experience
How the RISE Framework Builds Strength When Life Feels Uncertain.
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Uncertainty has a way of showing up when least expected, testing faith, patience, and control. But what if uncertainty isn’t the enemy, but an invitation to grow?
Welcome to The Rise Experience Podcast, where faith meets leadership and growth begins from within. I’m Shannon Denniston, and I walk alongside growth-minded leaders who want to rise with integrity, courage, and compassion. Together, we explore how lasting impact begins by leading ourselves well, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.
Episode Highlights
In this episode, I talk about how uncertainty affects our sense of safety, control, and trust, and how faith can steady the heart when things feel unclear. I break down what happens in the brain when stress rises, how prayer and gratitude calm the mind, and why uncertainty can become a place of growth. I also share my RISE framework: Reset, Implement, Strengthen, and Elevate to help shift focus from trying to control outcomes to trusting God through the process.
Episode Outline
- Uncertainty activates the brain’s stress center, increasing cortisol and anxiety,
- Spiritual practices like prayer and gratitude can lower cortisol and build resilience.
- Faith is not blind optimism, it’s grounded obedience and trust in God’s process.
- The RISE framework (Reset, Implement, Strengthen, Elevate) helps shift focus from control to growth.
- Community and transparency strengthen trust and model calm leadership.
- Clarity comes in motion—focus on the next faithful step, not the full picture.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:07 Understanding Uncertainty and Its Impact
03:54 The Role of Faith and Spiritual Practices
05:09 Practical Strategies for Navigating Uncertainty
09:11 Leadership and Modeling Calm Curiosity
11:43 Embracing the Waiting Season
Call to Action
If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who’s walking through uncertainty. Subscribe to The Rise Experience Podcast to keep growing in faith, leadership, and purpose together.
Supporting Information
- Instagram: @risewithshannon
- Facebook: Rise Experience
- LinkedIn: Shannon Denniston
- Business: https://msha.ke/shanden
- Coaching: https://msha.ke/risewithshannon
Thanks for tuning in. Remember, uncertainty isn’t a setback; it’s an opportunity to strengthen faith, one faithful step at a time.