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 to Pause, Gain Clarity, and Set Intentions Effectively.
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Everyone’s rushing to decide what’s next. New goals. New plans. New direction. But what if clarity doesn’t come from pushing forward, but instead from stopping long enough to notice where you already are?
Welcome to The RISE Experience, a podcast for women who are rebuilding trust with themselves — in health, leadership, faith, and everyday life. I’m Shannon Denniston, and this is a space where we slow down when everything feels loud. We lead from steadiness instead of urgency, let go of hustle, and listen again. We stay connected to what’s real — identity, faith, the body, and the quiet wisdom already there. A place to pause, reflect, and rise from clarity instead of pressure.
Episode Highlights
This conversation is an invitation to slow down before deciding what’s next. It centers on noticing where the body and mind actually are, not where they’re supposed to be. Instead of rushing into plans or intentions, the focus is on orientation: understanding current identity, values, and capacity first. Clarity is treated as something that emerges from listening, not forcing. For women and leaders who’ve spent too long operating in urgency or survival mode, this episode offers permission to pause, get grounded, and let direction come from steadiness rather than pressure.
Episode Outline
- Why orientation matters more than intention.
- The cost of setting goals while feeling disoriented.
- Using the body as a signal for readiness and clarity.
- How urgency blocks self-trust and wise leadership.
- Identity is the foundation for direction and purpose.
- Why “I don’t know yet” is honest and grounded.
- The nervous system’s role in decision-making.
- A faith-centered perspective on identity before purpose.
- Allowing direction to unfold without force.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:07 Orientation Before Intention
04:07 The Importance of Identity in Setting Intentions
06:01 Reconnecting with Current Identity
08:34 The Role of Integrity in Orientation
09:31 Prayers and Reflections
Action Taken
- Pause before setting new goals or commitments.
- Notice the current state of the body, breath, and energy.
- Ask the question: Who am I right now — honestly?
- Release the pressure to have answers immediately
- Share this episode with someone who might need permission to slow down.
Conclusion
Clarity doesn’t come from deciding faster. It comes from knowing where you’re standing. When orientation comes first, direction stops feeling heavy or forced. There’s permission here to pause, to listen, and to admit when the next step isn’t clear yet. Nothing is behind. Nothing is missing. Orientation is not delay — it’s wisdom.
CTA
If this episode resonated, share it with someone who feels rushed, unsure, or caught between what’s next and what’s true.
Supporting Information
- Instagram: @risewithshannon
- Facebook: Rise Experience
- LinkedIn: Shannon Denniston
- Business: https://msha.ke/shande
- Coaching: https://msha.ke/risewithshannon
Thank you for being here and for choosing presence over pressure. This space exists because of listeners willing to slow down, listen inward, and rise with intention rooted in truth.