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Hi there. Welcome to Piece of Work, the Podcast. I’m Danielle Tantone. I’m a nurse, author, coach, and survivor. I love inspiring people to live their best life, reach for those big dreams, and find joy even in the pain. As I wrote my memoir over so many years, trying to make sense of a story where I was way too often the bad guy instead of the hero, I came to understand that we are all a piece of work. But we’re also a work in progress. And even in our messiness, we are a work of art, too. ...
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Navigating Identity and Embracing Change: A Tapestry of Sex, Love, Triumph, and Personal Evolution with Ashleigh Renard
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Have you ever stood at the crossroads of change, your identity shimmering like a mirage on the horizon? Ashleigh Renard joins us in this heartfelt journey through the ebbs and flows of personal evolution. Together, we peel back the layers of our lives, sharing stories of love and faith, the transformative power of self-reflection, and the bravery i…
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You are in for a treat with this week's episode. Katrina Dorow's attitude and energy in then face of continuing struggles with breast cancer are breathtaking and inspiring. Sometimes life's biggest trials bear the greatest gifts. Katrina is a breast cancer survivor and spiritual practitioner whose story of diagnosis and spiritual growth will touch …
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I think you'll enjoy this one. I get pretty vulnerable about what's going on in my life and ask for your feedback on how you'd like to see this podcast evolve and grow. We talk about navigating life transitions, dealing with love addiction, and exploring self-image issues after breast cancer reconstruction - all while juggling a demanding job and t…
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Ready to unravel the complexities of Medicare? I'm Danielle Tantone, and in this episode, I'll be your trusty guide through the labyrinth of insurance options available to you as you approach and surpass the age of 65. A seasoned independent agent, I've cultivated an abundance of knowledge about how the whole thing works. Together, we'll fend off t…
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When faced with my own double mastectomy, I was fortunate enough to find skilled and empathetic support from Dr. Tim Matatov, a highly regarded plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Southwest Breast and Aesthetics. This episode is an in-depth conversation about that journey, where we unpack the marvels and challenges of reconstructive surgery, the …
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Are you worried about the intimidating process of college planning? In this episode, I sit down with Shawn Coates, the owner of Class 101 Mesa Gilbert. We hired Shawn to help our daughter choose the right school, create a stellar application, and secure the best scholarship opportunities. She demystified the process for us, and I know she can do so…
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Hi there. Welcome to Piece of Work, the Podcast. I’m Danielle Tantone. I’m a nurse, author, coach, and survivor. I love inspiring people to live their best life, reach for those big dreams, and find joy even in the pain. As I wrote my memoir over so many years, trying to make sense of a story where I was way too often the bad guy instead of the her…
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Getting to know James, contemplating our conflicting religions, trying to figure out if we have a future together... My first husband, Ian, didn’t believe in God, but we still celebrated Christmas. I even cut down my first Christmas tree with him. According to him, I was too “religious.” But the truth is I’ve always been more spiritual than religio…
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Medicare, Finances, and Life-changing Trauma - with Brian McArthur
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My friend and fellow Medicare Agent Brian McArthur talks about the ABCDs of Medicare and the Medicare Execution Process he uses with financial advisors. Then we get personal and he shares the story of a deadly accident on a California freeway that changed his life... Website Piece of Work, a Memoir Instagram Facebook TikTok…
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My friend Rebecca Johnson happened to be in sweltering hot AZ, so we thought we'd chat on the podcast. Just like me, she's a self-proclaimed hot mess and a work in progress. Her best friend's son was murdered, her husband died suddenly, and then she found out she had a rare form of eye cancer. That would be enough to knock the life out of anyone. B…
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This week’s episode is an excerpt from my book, Piece of Work. Chapter 1 - Looking for Love... SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2003 I take a bite of the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I’ve ever tasted, soft bread bursting with sticky grape jelly and smooth salty peanut butter. Mmm. It’s possible anything would taste good right now, but I’m savoring ev…
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There Must be Something Worth Something in There - a Teenager's Perspective - with Camryn Long
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This episode was a special treat. I somehow managed to convince my 17-year old daughter to come on my podcast - and she did brilliantly! I think you'll enjoy getting a peek inside her brain and heart as she eloquently and honestly shares a few of her recent experiences. This episode will give you a taste of what it's like to come of age and navigat…
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This one is sort of an informal interview, with Mike asking me the questions...then of course interjecting has own thoughts along with my answers! (When Mike and I are together on the podcast, there's always a lot of banter, but thankfully our usual bickering is held at bay by the microphones in front of our faces!) We lived just a few miles fro on…
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Listen in to this deeply honest chat with interior designer Kara San Julian about breast cancer, kicking addictions, and taking control of her own life and health. Kara was in the middle of Living Spaces with a design client when she got the news that she had cancer. .. She continued to drink heavily even while on chemo... But eventually she found …
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My husband, Michael and I bantered about work, words, and everything else. We chatted about jobs and work, Cabbage Patch Kids, generational differences, raising teenagers, aging parents and Medicare. Then we discussed bestselling author Colleen Hoover, BookTok, writing, and books made into movies. We talked about the editing of my own book, Piece o…
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Loved this chat with my friend Laura Maurer. Laura is a marketing strategy consultant and business coach for women entrepreneurs, helping them to gain clarity around their goals and create a clear roadmap to bring their vision to life. She's also the host of the Calm The Hell Down Podcast, where she explores unexpected ways that we can lead calmer …
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Fun and focused conversation with my friend Brenda Winkle, a trauma-informed breath work facilitator, Reiki Master, Theta Healing Practitioner, coach and podcaster. http://brendawinkle.com http://instagram.com/brendawinkle/ http://facebook.com/brenda.winkle.empowerment Website Piece of Work, a Memoir Instagram Facebook TikTok…
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Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient - with Theresa Brown, RN
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Five years ago when I was considering going back to school to become a nurse in my mid-40s, I read a book called The Shift that gave me an amazingly accurate view into a day in the life of a nurse. It was my great honor to sit down with Theresa Brown, the author of that book. Her third book, Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient came out in paper…
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You'll love this lively discussion with my new friend, Heat (short for Heather). A fellow cancer survivor, Heat is a writer and photographer whose path includes teaching elementary band, a bout with Hodgkin's lymphoma, health coaching, triathlon, rock climbing, and mom to one son and two dogs. She is occasionally hilarious and always curious and is…
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This is the first episode I've ever recorded all by myself without anyone else to banter with and bounce things off of. Of course, I didn't run out of things to say. I think I may have even shared a little bit of wisdom. Listen as I share my thoughts about: My trip to NY and Ivy league college tour with my daughter Front porches Why I want to call …
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I loved getting to sit down with author and influencer Ashleigh Renard. Her memoir, Swing has become somewhat of a manual for couples who want to keep their marriages hot. When I met Ashleigh last year in Cathy Heller's Abundant Ever After program, I was instantly impressed by her energy and spunk, and the fact that she had recently published a mem…
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Loved talking to my friend Dawn Brooks about so many things...from caring for her late husband with ALS, to finding your purpose, fitness as self care, and crushing your goals.... Dawn is a force to be reckoned with. You'll definitely want to listen to this inspiring episode. Website Piece of Work, a Memoir Instagram Facebook TikTok…
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A Silver-Haired Metalhead Librarian Memoirist - Anna-Marie O'Brien
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I loved getting to sit down in person with my new friend and fellow memoirist, Anna-Marie O'Brien. We talked about the beauty of being in the middle, how we are all more alike than we are different, writing memoir, buried treasure at the library, and so much more. After listening to the episode, you can learn more about Anna-Marie and sign up for h…
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When you think of TikTok, you may envision mostly twerking teenagers, but perhaps you've caught wind that TikTok is for grownups too, and can even be used for marketing. My friend Shelby actually sold more than 40,000 copies of her poetry book thanks to a couple of videos that went viral on TikTok. Shelby Leigh is a 25-year-old poet, mental health …
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I sat down with my old friend and colleague from the real estate industry, Jenni Vega, aka "Cutco Jenni" and the first thing she said was that my memoir was better than Prince Harry's! She wanted to know who my ghost writer was because she couldn't believe how well-written it was. (By the way, Prince Harry did have a very talented professional ghos…
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Just in time for Halloween! Danielle and Michael chat with Robin Coté, studio director at Dave Pratt's Star Worldwide Networks about growing up in radio, setting boundaries and creating healthy relationships, and talking to ghosts. Read Robin's books here. Read Danielle's book here. Website Piece of Work, a Memoir Instagram Facebook TikTok…
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I really enjoyed this casual chat with my book coach, Emily Tamayo Maher about the three stages of bringing a book into the world. Emily was instrumental in helping me finally birth my book, Piece of Work, a Memoir after many years of labor. Emily is an author and a book coach. You can purchase her book You can purchase Emily's book, The Meaning Me…
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A breast cancer diagnosis can be life changing...but it's not all negative, especially if you catch it early. Three survivors chat about all the ways becoming part of the club no one ever chooses to join has changed their lives. Website Piece of Work, a Memoir Instagram Facebook TikTokDanielle Tantone
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In my debut podcast episode, I sat down with Robin Cote, studio Director at Star Worldwide networks. She interviewed me to get things rolling and help people get to know me. We talked about books and podcasts, nursing and night shift, and how a successful career sometimes looks more like a jungle gym than a straight ladder. We even went deep into t…
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