Stop Faking Fine
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Bloating Isn’t Normal: The Gut-Health Shift You Need
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
EP59. Ever feel like you’re doing everything right—eating healthy, working out, trying all the things—but you’re still bloated, exhausted, and...
Breaking the Stress-Sleep Cycle: How to Finally Get Restorative Sleep
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
From Dizzy to Determined: How to Reclaim Your Life from Vestibular Disorders
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
The 3 Biggest Lies You’ve Been Told About Health
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Stress, Inflammation, and the Habits That Can Change Everything
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How CBD Can Help You Stress Less, Focus More, and Feel Better
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Science-Backed Self-Care: Tools to Lower Cortisol and Feel Your Best
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Your Holiday Glow-Up Plan: Stress-Free, Multitasking Skincare That Works
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ski...
The Truth About Grief: Tools, Boundaries, and Navigating Life After Loss
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Power of Resilience: Embracing the Unexpected and Growing Forward
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP 50. In today’s episode we’re diving into a conversation that’s equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful—a conversation of resilience, faith, a...
Unfiltered and Unstoppable: Angie Lee’s Secrets to Wellness and Success Without the Stress
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 throug...
Reclaim your Health – Learn to Be on The Same Team With Your Body
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Make This Change NOW to Break Free from Burnout
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, relyi...
Why Talk Therapy Isn’t Enough: What You Need to Know to Heal
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Stress and Inflammation: What You’re Missing When It Comes to Nutrition
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
Surviving the Storm: Finding A Way Forward After the Loss of a Child
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
From Prescriptions to Probiotics: Transforming Gut Health and Building Stress Resilience
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP 43. In this episode I sit down with Dr. Kourtney Chichilitti, a pharmacist turned functional medicine practitioner, to dive deep into gut health, c...
Break Free from the Cycle of Self-Sabotage
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 su...
Finding the Good in Grief: Embracing Healing After the Loss of a Parent
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mastering Menopause: Strategies for High Performance
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP40. Women spend years in some sort of hormonal flux, from puberty to pregnancy to perimenopause. Understanding the changes is critical to help you m...
Stress Relief and Inflammation: The Power of Infrared
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 fo...
The Power of Storytelling—How to Share Your Story Better
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 works...
Honoring The Past While Growing Forward
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP37. In Episode 22 Tricia Thirey and I dove into the complexities of dating, healing, and the impact of others' judgment on our individual widow...
Decode Your Grocery List—How to Avoid Hidden Inflammatory Ingredients
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
From Grief to Growth: How I Went from Stuffing My Feelings to Facing Them
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To continue on to Episode 33: Building Stress Resilience: Three Habits to Overcome Challenges, click here!EP35. Grief is weird and brutal; and can be ...
Personal Growth Beyond Your Professional Achievements
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP34. In this episode I sit down with my dear friend, lacrosse coach, ex-military leader, and new mom Jacquelyn Henry. From our first meeting as spi...
Building Stress Resilience: Three Habits to Overcome Challenges
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP33. Join me as I share my personal journey of starting over after unexpectedly losing my husband to a very short battle with cancer. In this episode...
What Do You Do When Something Bad Happens
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP32. Join us on a heartfelt episode featuring Pastor Tim Thorne as he shares his personal experiences and expert insights. In this discussion, We del...
Healthy Habits for Managing ADHD
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP 31. In this episode, Dr. Dan Sullivan shares his expert insights on managing ADHD through lifestyle changes. Having personally navigated life with ...
Reducing Chronic Inflammation & Heart Disease with Simple Nutritional Changes
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP30. Join us as Shelley Loving shares her compelling health journey following her husband's heart attack. Discover how they transformed thei...
From First Date to Blended Family: Our Story
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP 29. Join us in this heartfelt episode as my husband, Neil Jensen, and I share our journey from our first date to blending our families. We discuss ...
From Adversity to Empowerment: Navigating Menopause
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP28. From a challenging childhood to becoming a TV personality, Lisa Fischer shares her empowering journey through adversity and addiction. Her great...
From Burnout to Balance: A Caregivers Path to Combating Anxiety
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP27. Monica Hines knows firsthand the impact burnout, anxiety, and caregiving have on mental health. In this conversation, the nurse-turned-life coac...
Taking Back Your Life After Divorce
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP26. In this conversation, Darla Bonk emphasizes the power of choosing how to respond to emotions and taking control of one's own happiness. Dar...
How We Stopped Grief from Destroying Our Home
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP25. This is a special episode for me because my guest, Noah Lewis, is my oldest son. In this conversation we get real about how the anxiety and grie...
Reducing Mental Clutter
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP24. Laurel Denise, known as the internet’s most relatable planner girl, discusses the role of planning in reducing stress and anxiety. When we hav...
Train Your Mind: The Solution for Negative Thinking
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP23. Shifting your focus from problems to solutions is critical to reduce stress and improve performance. In this episode, Dr. Reed introduces the co...
Healing and Readiness: Dating After Loss
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP22. Tricia Thirey shares her experiences of dating after the loss of a spouse and offers insights and encouragement for widows who are considering d...
Taking Ownership of Your Life: Developing a Growth Mindset
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP21. Cory Chadwick, founder of The Mental Gym, talks about the importance of recognizing our potential and how to avoid the frustration of not knowin...
Preventing Dementia: The Power of Everyday Habits with Dr. Sally Good
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP20. Dr. Sally Good shares insights on preventing dementia through small lifestyle changes and focusing on the gut-brain connection. She shares insig...
Gut Check: What your doctor isn’t telling you about antidepressants with Dr. Shawn Talbott
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
EP19. Learning about the impact the gut microbiome has on our overall happiness and stress resilience was a pivotal point in my journey from an overwh...
Addressing Anxiety in Youth Sports with Coach Michael Atunrase
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP18. It’s easy to think that athletes practice, practice, practice and simply show up to the game and play. But it’s not always that simple. The ...
Permission to Grieve with Amie Uitvlugt-Valenzuela
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP17. Amie Uitvlugt-Valenzuela is a powerhouse mom of three who joins me to discuss her journey of widowhood. We met on social media, and when we real...
What Your Therapist Isn't Telling You with Nadia Fiorita
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP16. Imagine if you had permission to express what you are ACTUALLY feeling without judgment… and you felt more in control of your moods and emotio...
Reprogram Your Metabolism for Weight Loss with Dr. Shawn Talbott
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP15. Dr. Shawn Talbott shares some scientific insight that will make losing weight easier. We discuss the benefits of intermittent fasting, how to ...
How to Clarify Your Big Vision and Turn it into Reality
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP14. What is your Big Vision? Are you clear on the difference between your big vision versus a dream? In this episode, I will give you three quest...
Bouncing Back After Loss with Maya Tyler
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP13. Bouncing back… We use that phrase with relative ease, and yet the actual process of bouncing back is anything but easy. Maya Tyler is the CEO ...
How to Spot Faking Fine in Marriage with Julianne Kirkland
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP12. In the rush of everyday life, it’s easy for marriage to take a back seat. We focus on the kids, our jobs, and the relationship at the center o...
What to Do Instead of Stuffing Your Feelings
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP11. Have you ever tried to shove a beach ball underwater? No matter what you do, it eventually pops back up... Sure, you can hold it under there a l...
Your Body is not a 'Project to Complete' with Sarah Larrabee
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP10. Our bodies are not our enemy or a project to complete. Sarah Larrabee started on a weightloss journey at 300 pounds. Starting in an obsese place...
Thriving After Surviving Cancer with Becky Attard
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP09. Tune in as my dear friend and fitness mentor, Becky Attard, shares her journey of going from being a fitness professional and living out her dre...
Becoming a Better Thinker Through Your Tragedy with Elizabeth Benton
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP08. Elizabeth Benton is a master at becoming a better thinker to become a better decision-maker. In this episode, Elizabeth shares how recognizing p...
Your Visibility is an Inside Job with Roshanda Pratt
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP07. How you show up in this world starts with how you show up for yourself, first. You are more than a mom, or a wife, or a great employee! In this ...
5 Steps to Take You from Settling to Soaring
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP06. Are you an accomplice to your own disappointment? I was, and then I had a moment that changed everything. In this episode, I share 5 steps you c...
Embracing Where You Have Been is the Power to Get Where You are Going, with Lia Valencia Key
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP05. Growing up in a homeless shelter, in an environment Lia describes as hopelessness, Lia Valencia Key had every reason to shrink into a mentality ...
Student Athletes 'Managing the Stress of the Game' with Coach Michael Atunrase
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP04. With youth sports being a billion dollar industry, how can we give our youth the tools they need to thrive? Join Coach Michael Atunrase and I as...
Three Ways to Recognize You are Faking Fine
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP03. I gave away my kids' dog! Before you unfriend me for that, please hear me out. In this episode I’ll share with you because of that decisi...
From Adversity to Wisdom in Wealth with Tricia Daniel
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP02. Are you in charge of your finances, or are they in charge of you? Tune in as Tricia shares details on how to assign each one of your pennies a...
Being Fine is Not Good Enough
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
EP01. I have a problem with fine. When someone asks you how you are, and you reply with "I’m fine," what does that actually mean? "Fi...
Welcome to Stop Faking Fine with Dana Lewis
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Stop Faking Fine podcast… a show that will empower you to finally SHOW UP for yourself… because your circumstances may not be 100% ...