Stop Faking Fine
Welcome to the Stop Faking Fine podcast, a show that will empower you to finally show up for yourself. Your host, Dana Lewis, was the queen of faking fine after losing her husband unexpectedly to cancer.
We all create walls around us in order to survive the chaos of grief--whether it's caused by the death of a loved one, loss of a job, divorce, or anything that makes us wonder "how did this become my life?"
Dana is here to encourage you not to settle! In this podcast, she shares insight, strategies, and interviews with people who have been down these stressful roads, replaced their unhealthy patterns, and learned to thrive!
Dana will help you recognize and let go of the habits that are no longer serving you, and provide simple sustainable action steps to implement with each episode. It’s time to stop faking fine, because you are worth so much more.
Your circumstances may not be 100% your fault, but Your Life is 100% your Responsibility.
Stop Faking Fine
Make This Change NOW to Break Free from Burnout
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, relying on coffee and medications just to ‘barely’ make it through? Only to rinse and repeat day-over-day?
My next guest, Christine Vitiello, shares her story of looking at vibrant, joyful people and wishing she could feel the same but instead she felt trapped in her own body and mind. We dive into her struggle with depression, hormonal imbalances, and relentless exhaustion—and unpack the exact nutrition changes she made to unlock genuine energy, confidence, and true joy.
If you've ever felt stuck in a cycle of low energy and low spirits, this episode will open your eyes to a new way forward. We dive into the gut-brain connection, the missing link in mental wellness, why antidepressants often mask the real issues. Christine shares the specific steps she took to finally break free from that heavy, trapped feeling.
She now lives with more vitality, an uplifted mood, and a sense of worth she hadn’t felt in years, and she shares all the juicy details! Christine’s journey will equip you with practical tools and powerful strategies to create the life you’re truly longing for.
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In this episode we cover:
- How unresolved trauma, hormonal imbalances, and stress kept Christine trapped in fight-or-flight mode
- The role of gut health in healing her mood, energy, and weight
- Christine’s experience with antidepressants and why she chose to take a holistic approach to wellness
- The importance of community and movement in her healing journey
- Practical advice for anyone wanting to break free from burnout and invest in their health
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