What if the bravest thing you could do… was stop?
In this powerful and vulnerable episode, Angela sits down with fellow podcaster and author Stacy Ryan to talk about what it really looks like to consciously walk away from something—even something meaningful, purpose-driven, and healing.
Stacy shares her journey through surviving cancer, losing her husband, launching a podcast and book series about grief—and then making the bold decision to stop telling that story in public. Together, we unpack the emotional toll of constantly revisiting trauma, and the power of giving yourself permission to move forward into a new chapter.
Whether you're stuck in a role, a project, or a season of life that no longer fits—this episode is for you. You’ll walk away feeling seen, empowered, and maybe even a little more free.
🔗 Resources & Where to Find Stacy Ryan:
- 💻 Website: https://stacyryanauthor.com
- 📖 Books: Whole New Life book series — available on Amazon
- 🎧 Podcast: Whole New Life — streaming on all major podcast platforms
- 📸 Instagram: @stacyryanauthor
- 👥 Facebook: Stacy Ryan Author
- 🧘♀️ Wellness Studio: Follow Stacy’s latest adventure opening a yoga and wellness space on her socials!
Order Traveling Light wherever you get your books!
Sign up at bfreakingawesome.com to get the latest news, insights, and episodes straight to your inbox.
Follow Be Freaking Awesome on Facebook, LinkedIn, Youtube, and Instagram.
Let us know what questions you want to be answered and discussed by emailing us at podcast@bfreakingawesome.com.
Popular Podcasts
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The Bobby Bones Show
Listen to 'The Bobby Bones Show' by downloading the daily full replay.