Donna Y Ferris
@donnayferris.bsky.social
Author, Bounce Back Stronger Podcast Host, Yoga Therapist donnayferris.com
“When we let go of fear, we make room for hope to rise."
When life feels uncertain, it’s easy to get caught in fear and worry about what’s next. This guided meditation helps you remember that healing can begin with one mindful breath.
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When life feels uncertain, it’s easy to get caught in fear and worry about what’s next. This guided meditation helps you remember that healing can begin with one mindful breath.
Link below to listen:
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November 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
“When we let go of fear, we make room for hope to rise."
When life feels uncertain, it’s easy to get caught in fear and worry about what’s next. This guided meditation helps you remember that healing can begin with one mindful breath.
Link below to listen:
donnayferris.com/imagine-it-w...
When life feels uncertain, it’s easy to get caught in fear and worry about what’s next. This guided meditation helps you remember that healing can begin with one mindful breath.
Link below to listen:
donnayferris.com/imagine-it-w...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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One of my favorite moments from this week’s podcast with Agapi Stassinopoulos about building our portable paradise.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
One of my favorite moments from this week’s podcast with Agapi Stassinopoulos about building our portable paradise.
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“Build your portable paradise — that inner spa where you can return to peace no matter what happens around you.”
This conversation with Agapi Stassinopoulos is for anyone seeking more peace, gratitude, and resilience (which means it’s for all of us).
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This conversation with Agapi Stassinopoulos is for anyone seeking more peace, gratitude, and resilience (which means it’s for all of us).
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October 19, 2025 at 1:30 PM
“Build your portable paradise — that inner spa where you can return to peace no matter what happens around you.”
This conversation with Agapi Stassinopoulos is for anyone seeking more peace, gratitude, and resilience (which means it’s for all of us).
Link below:
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This conversation with Agapi Stassinopoulos is for anyone seeking more peace, gratitude, and resilience (which means it’s for all of us).
Link below:
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October 15, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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A favorite moment from this week’s podcast with Cindy Ross and Todd Gladfelter.
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#Minimalism #SimpleLiving #BounceBackStronger #MindfulLiving #DebtFreeLiving #CindyRoss #IntentionalLiving #FinancialFreedom
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#Minimalism #SimpleLiving #BounceBackStronger #MindfulLiving #DebtFreeLiving #CindyRoss #IntentionalLiving #FinancialFreedom
October 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A favorite moment from this week’s podcast with Cindy Ross and Todd Gladfelter.
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#Minimalism #SimpleLiving #BounceBackStronger #MindfulLiving #DebtFreeLiving #CindyRoss #IntentionalLiving #FinancialFreedom
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#Minimalism #SimpleLiving #BounceBackStronger #MindfulLiving #DebtFreeLiving #CindyRoss #IntentionalLiving #FinancialFreedom
What if the secret to a happier, freer life isn’t earning more—but needing less?
This week, adventurers and authors Cindy Ross and Todd Gladfelter share how they built a meaningful, debt-free life rooted in simplicity, nature, and gratitude.
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This week, adventurers and authors Cindy Ross and Todd Gladfelter share how they built a meaningful, debt-free life rooted in simplicity, nature, and gratitude.
Link here: donnayferris.com/the-simple-p...
October 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
What if the secret to a happier, freer life isn’t earning more—but needing less?
This week, adventurers and authors Cindy Ross and Todd Gladfelter share how they built a meaningful, debt-free life rooted in simplicity, nature, and gratitude.
Link here: donnayferris.com/the-simple-p...
This week, adventurers and authors Cindy Ross and Todd Gladfelter share how they built a meaningful, debt-free life rooted in simplicity, nature, and gratitude.
Link here: donnayferris.com/the-simple-p...
One of my favorite moments from this week’s podcast with Kim Adrian.
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#choicesmatter #selfempowered #agency #memoir
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#choicesmatter #selfempowered #agency #memoir
September 20, 2025 at 9:59 AM
One of my favorite moments from this week’s podcast with Kim Adrian.
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#choicesmatter #selfempowered #agency #memoir
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#choicesmatter #selfempowered #agency #memoir
“Over my mother, I chose my grandmother. Over emotion, I chose self-control. I chose choice itself.”
In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, I talk with Kim Adrian about reclaiming agency through writing.
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In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, I talk with Kim Adrian about reclaiming agency through writing.
Link to listen:
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September 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM
“Over my mother, I chose my grandmother. Over emotion, I chose self-control. I chose choice itself.”
In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, I talk with Kim Adrian about reclaiming agency through writing.
Link to listen:
donnayferris.com/choosing-cho...
In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, I talk with Kim Adrian about reclaiming agency through writing.
Link to listen:
donnayferris.com/choosing-cho...
One of my favorite moments from this week’s podcast with award-winning children’s author Peggy Moss.
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Listen to full episode here: donnayferris.com/why-speaking... #stopbullyingstandupspeakout #InclusiveCommunity #kindnessmatters
September 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
One of my favorite moments from this week’s podcast with award-winning children’s author Peggy Moss.
Listen to full episode here: donnayferris.com/why-speaking... #stopbullyingstandupspeakout #InclusiveCommunity #kindnessmatters
Listen to full episode here: donnayferris.com/why-speaking... #stopbullyingstandupspeakout #InclusiveCommunity #kindnessmatters
“Are you a bully, a bystander, or a target?”
In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, I sit down with Peggy Moss—former Maine Asst. Attorney General, Assoc. Director of the Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence, and author of “Say Something”
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In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, I sit down with Peggy Moss—former Maine Asst. Attorney General, Assoc. Director of the Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence, and author of “Say Something”
Link here: donnayferris.com/why-speaking...
September 2, 2025 at 10:44 AM
“Are you a bully, a bystander, or a target?”
In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, I sit down with Peggy Moss—former Maine Asst. Attorney General, Assoc. Director of the Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence, and author of “Say Something”
Link here: donnayferris.com/why-speaking...
In this episode of Bounce Back Stronger, I sit down with Peggy Moss—former Maine Asst. Attorney General, Assoc. Director of the Center for the Prevention of Hate Violence, and author of “Say Something”
Link here: donnayferris.com/why-speaking...
One of my favorite moments from this week’s podcast with penguin (and sea turtle) whisperer Dr. Claire McManus. Link: donnayferris.com/penguins-tur...
August 25, 2025 at 10:03 AM
One of my favorite moments from this week’s podcast with penguin (and sea turtle) whisperer Dr. Claire McManus. Link: donnayferris.com/penguins-tur...
Need a dose of pure joy?
This week I chat with internationally recognized Dr. Claire McManus—a healer whose patients range from people to penguins.
This feel-good conversation is a happy alternative to today’s news.
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This week I chat with internationally recognized Dr. Claire McManus—a healer whose patients range from people to penguins.
This feel-good conversation is a happy alternative to today’s news.
Hope you will take a listen:
donnayferris.com/penguins-tur...
August 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Need a dose of pure joy?
This week I chat with internationally recognized Dr. Claire McManus—a healer whose patients range from people to penguins.
This feel-good conversation is a happy alternative to today’s news.
Hope you will take a listen:
donnayferris.com/penguins-tur...
This week I chat with internationally recognized Dr. Claire McManus—a healer whose patients range from people to penguins.
This feel-good conversation is a happy alternative to today’s news.
Hope you will take a listen:
donnayferris.com/penguins-tur...
In this best-of-episode from 2023, I sit down with mindfulness pioneer Sharon Salzberg to explore why choosing happiness is one of the most revolutionary acts we can take in today's chaotic
world.
Joy isn't frivolous — it's radical.
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world.
Joy isn't frivolous — it's radical.
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www.sharonsalzberg.com
August 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
In this best-of-episode from 2023, I sit down with mindfulness pioneer Sharon Salzberg to explore why choosing happiness is one of the most revolutionary acts we can take in today's chaotic
world.
Joy isn't frivolous — it's radical.
Link: donnayferris.com/why-happines...
www.sharonsalzberg.com
world.
Joy isn't frivolous — it's radical.
Link: donnayferris.com/why-happines...
www.sharonsalzberg.com
One of my favorite moments from this week’s podcast “Raising Awareness and Hope: A Trans Parent Conversation” with Andrea Rashbaum and Maureen Ross Gemme.
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#transgenderrights #lgbtqia #PrideMonth
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#transgenderrights #lgbtqia #PrideMonth
June 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
One of my favorite moments from this week’s podcast “Raising Awareness and Hope: A Trans Parent Conversation” with Andrea Rashbaum and Maureen Ross Gemme.
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#transgenderrights #lgbtqia #PrideMonth
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#transgenderrights #lgbtqia #PrideMonth
Curious about how to support transgender rights and the LGBTQ+ community? On this episode, I speak with two inspiring mothers and advocates.
Together, we share stories about raising transgender children, garnering insights that resonate with any parent.
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Together, we share stories about raising transgender children, garnering insights that resonate with any parent.
Link:
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June 26, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Curious about how to support transgender rights and the LGBTQ+ community? On this episode, I speak with two inspiring mothers and advocates.
Together, we share stories about raising transgender children, garnering insights that resonate with any parent.
Link:
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Together, we share stories about raising transgender children, garnering insights that resonate with any parent.
Link:
donnayferris.com/raising-awar...
June 22, 2025 at 11:21 AM
One of my favorite moments from “Staying Informed without Losing Your Mind” with Aruni Nan Futuronsky
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June 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
One of my favorite moments from “Staying Informed without Losing Your Mind” with Aruni Nan Futuronsky
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” I need to know what’s happening. I can’t not know. But I can’t over know. It cannot take over my day.”
I don’t know about you, but I really needed on how to stay grounded even when the world feels largely unmoored.
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I don’t know about you, but I really needed on how to stay grounded even when the world feels largely unmoored.
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June 18, 2025 at 9:51 AM
” I need to know what’s happening. I can’t not know. But I can’t over know. It cannot take over my day.”
I don’t know about you, but I really needed on how to stay grounded even when the world feels largely unmoored.
Link below to listen:
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I don’t know about you, but I really needed on how to stay grounded even when the world feels largely unmoored.
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“It only took me two tries to undo the rental car’s parking brake at 5:05 AM—an early morning triumph.
I rolled the vehicle down the dizzying, windy roads of Pittsburgh…”
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I rolled the vehicle down the dizzying, windy roads of Pittsburgh…”
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June 9, 2025 at 9:30 AM
“It only took me two tries to undo the rental car’s parking brake at 5:05 AM—an early morning triumph.
I rolled the vehicle down the dizzying, windy roads of Pittsburgh…”
For more of this story from my latest newsletter click here: preview.mailerlite.com/t8s2y7g5n5
I rolled the vehicle down the dizzying, windy roads of Pittsburgh…”
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One of my favorite moments from this week’s podcast.
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For more from this interview with Shelley Karpaty visit donnayferris.com/breaking-the...
June 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
One of my favorite moments from this week’s podcast.
For more from this interview with Shelley Karpaty visit donnayferris.com/breaking-the...
For more from this interview with Shelley Karpaty visit donnayferris.com/breaking-the...
“I look at pictures of my child when he was young, and I remember his young, innocent light, and he’s still in there.”
In this heartfelt episode, I catch up with Shelley Karpaty about parenting kids with mental health challenges.
A must listen.
Link below:
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In this heartfelt episode, I catch up with Shelley Karpaty about parenting kids with mental health challenges.
A must listen.
Link below:
donnayferris.com/breaking-the...
June 1, 2025 at 10:08 AM
“I look at pictures of my child when he was young, and I remember his young, innocent light, and he’s still in there.”
In this heartfelt episode, I catch up with Shelley Karpaty about parenting kids with mental health challenges.
A must listen.
Link below:
donnayferris.com/breaking-the...
In this heartfelt episode, I catch up with Shelley Karpaty about parenting kids with mental health challenges.
A must listen.
Link below:
donnayferris.com/breaking-the...
A little clip from this week’s podcast donnayferris.com/choosing-hap...
May 30, 2025 at 9:58 AM
A little clip from this week’s podcast donnayferris.com/choosing-hap...
May 27, 2025 at 1:25 AM
“Life isn’t meant to be endured—it’s meant to be enjoyed.”
This podcast episode, offers a centering practice including:
-Breathwork to reduce stress
-Powerful affirmations like “I am safe” and
-Tips to detach from digital overload
Link below to listen:
donnayferris.com/choosing-hap...
This podcast episode, offers a centering practice including:
-Breathwork to reduce stress
-Powerful affirmations like “I am safe” and
-Tips to detach from digital overload
Link below to listen:
donnayferris.com/choosing-hap...
May 25, 2025 at 10:28 AM
“Life isn’t meant to be endured—it’s meant to be enjoyed.”
This podcast episode, offers a centering practice including:
-Breathwork to reduce stress
-Powerful affirmations like “I am safe” and
-Tips to detach from digital overload
Link below to listen:
donnayferris.com/choosing-hap...
This podcast episode, offers a centering practice including:
-Breathwork to reduce stress
-Powerful affirmations like “I am safe” and
-Tips to detach from digital overload
Link below to listen:
donnayferris.com/choosing-hap...