In this raw and empowering conversation, Dr. Sharon Spano connects with Ana Lennyr, a life strategist whose extraordinary personal story fuels her mission to help others overcome depression and chronic emotional pain. Ana shares her journey from childhood depression, scoliosis, and physical suffering to a life of vibrant health, purpose, and joy.
She breaks down her three-level framework for healing emotional wounds, releasing inherited pain, and stepping into the life you were meant to lead. Whether you’re facing depression yourself or supporting a loved one, Ana’s story and strategies will inspire you to believe that change is not only possible—it’s your birthright.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Ana’s personal story of growing up with severe depression, chronic pain, and trauma
- Why she believes depression is not a life sentence
- The three categories of skills that insulate you from pain (and how to build them)
- How to heal five core emotional wounds: rejection, humiliation, abandonment, betrayal, and injustice
- The power of self-awareness, responsibility, and mindset in recovery
- How energy and intention can influence gene expression and health
- The importance of confronting the “I can’t” and “I can, but…” mind traps
- Why listing your dreams and goals is the first step to transformation
- How to help teenagers and young adults avoid repeating generational patterns
- Ana’s mission to create live events where transformation happens in real time
Transcript: Here
Additional Resources:
Website: https://analennyr.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-lennyr-04b8b1225/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/analennyr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ANALENNYR
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9n_y_HhF_p8O3poTrUwvZA
Sharon Spano:
Website: sharonspano.com
Facebook: facebook.com/SharonSpanoPHD
Instagram: instagram.com/drsharonspano/
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sharonspano/
Book: thetimemoneybook.com
Contact: sharon@sharonspano.com
Substack: substack.com/@drsharon
The Other Side of Potential Podcast: sharonspano.com/podcast/
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