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Oct 2024
12m 8s

Rapid-Fire Wisdom: Donna Lancaster on Li...

Amanda de Cadenet
About this episode

In this episode, Amanda introduces Donna Lancaster, author of ‘The Bridge, a 9-step Crossing into Authentic and Wholehearted Living’ and Wise Words for Women: Words to Soothe, Comfort, Challenge, and Inspire  . She's a healing, transformative, insightful, self-proclaimed writer, group facilitator, and intuitive coach. Donna shares her insights as she answers some rapid-fire questions about life, how she sees herself, success, and what defines her. 

IN THIS EPISODE: 

(1:00) Donna discusses the growth she would like to see in her personal life and the ways she has changed for the better 

(4:07) Donna speaks about what gives her hope and sees herself as a truthteller, and she defines her success

(6:24) Donna defines success, shares her upbringing and how she let that define her in the past and discusses loss in life 

(9:00) Donna discusses creativity, taking a nap and her favorite cake

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Sometimes, telling the truth can hurt someone, and we often tone down the truth to spare another person's feelings.
  • Success can be defined as freedom, living a life that is unshackled and safe.
  • Donna believes that you show love through grief.


RESOURCES:

Book: The Bridge by Donna Lancaster

Book: Wise Words for Women by Donna Lancaster 

Donna Lancaster - LinkedIn

Donna Lancaster - Instagram


ABOUT THIS PODCAST:

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