Radical Transformation in the Face of Adversity - A Replay with Shannon Donohoe-Simpson

Season 2 finale we kick off with a replay, a visit back to my first guest interview, the inaugral episode featuring Shannon Donahoe-Simpson.Shannon is a cancer survivor and lifelong people pleaser who embarked on a transformative journey of radical self-acceptance, self-love, and self-responsibility.  Her story highlights how she connected the dots between her trauma, health, and lifelong habits to find healing. Over time, she evolved out of her past projects geared around nutrition and youth empowerment into becoming a highly-sought after TEDx speaker and heart-centered facilitator.Her transformation led to profound personal changes, including the end of her marriage, and a deepened commitment to helping others through her ongoing social media series Toolbox Tuesday and hosting women's circles, retreats, and empowerment gatherings. Emphasizing the importance of speaking one's truth, Shannon encourages listeners to live authentically and prioritize self-care. This episode embodies the themes of rebirth, transformation, and infinite potential, symbolically released as episode 88 in in 2025, a nine year - the number that symbolizes master transformation.  Connect:Shannon's journey and offerings online at shannondonohoesimpson.com, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedInReferences:Toolbox TuesdaysWatch her inspirational TEDx talkRead her story in The Collective MagazineBook mentioned: When the Body Says No by ⁠Dr. Gabor Maté (not an affiliate link)Let us know if you're liking the show!I would love it if you could support the show. Go into the show notes and click on the button where you read "support the show." You have the option to donate monthly, $3, 5, 8, 10. Be a loyal supporter for as long as you want with recurring fee as little of three as $3 a month, and opt out at any time. Each investment goes directly back into producing episodes with even better content, improved audio quality, and we'll go a long way in bringing great guests onto the show. Support the showMeet the host, Mary, a certified Menopause Doula and Women’s Coaching Specialist. Mary is also a corporate educator, helping forward-thinking organizations foster a menopause-friendly workplace and design policies and accommodations for employees. Click to learn more https://emmeellecoaching.com/menopauseatworkTurn your menopause transition into a transformation with the Menopause Intelligence Course (MQ), an 8-module, self-paced learning experience, empowering you to take agency over your health and make informed decisions with your healthcare team. Connect: Instagram @menopausedisruptorpodcastLinkedIn linkedin.com/in/maryhelenlee/Subscribe on Substack @emmeellecoachingDisclaimer: Information shared is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not replace medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional.