Episodes 65
Avg. Duration 43m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Jul 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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About This Podcast

Life doesn’t always go as planned — but it’s never too late to begin again.

Unwritten with Steph is a podcast about reinvention, resilience, and the beauty of starting over. Each week, host Stephanie Shanks sits down for honest, heart-centered conversations with people who have faced life’s unexpected turns — and found their way back to themselves.

Through stories of transformation, courage, and self-discovery, Unwritten reminds us that our past doesn’t define us — it refines us. Whether you’re navigating midlife changes, rediscovering your purpose, or healing from the past, these raw and inspiring conversations will help you reconnect with your truth and remember: it’s never too late to rewrite your story.

Keywords: personal growth, transformation, reinvention, authenticity, self-discovery, healing, midlife awakening, empowerment, resilience, self-worth, courage, starting over

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Recent Episodes

S3E18 Finding Your Best Self with Dr. Harmony Ryan

Mar 05, 2026 46m

Dr. Harmony Ryan is a board-certified family medicine and obesity medicine physician, and owner of Harmony Medical Aesthetics in Verona, WI. After over a decade in corporate healthcare, she made the…

S3E17 Raise Your Frequency with Dennim Daniels

Feb 26, 2026 39m

Raise Your Frequency with Dennim DanielsWhat if the anxiety you can't shake, the tension you carry in your shoulders, or the physical symptoms your doctor can't explain are actually stored emotions…

S3E16 Own Your Wellness with Dr. Tes Jordens

Feb 19, 2026 43m

Dr. Tes Jordens didn't leave traditional medicine to do less — she left to finally do it right. In this conversation with Stephanie, she breaks down everything midlife women deserve to know about…

S3E15 Your Body Isn't The Enemy with Dr. Angela Hanley

Feb 12, 2026 38m

Dr. Angela Hanley has been a chiropractor in Baraboo for 26 years, and she's seen the same pattern over and over: women walking into her office convinced their bodies have betrayed them.In this…

S3E14 "What if Nobody Books?" with Laura Hulleman

Feb 05, 2026 44m

When was the last time you sent out a price and felt sick to your stomach?In this episode, I sit down with business coach Laura Hulleman to talk about the one thing that stops most of us from…

S3E13 Getting Curious About Your Inner World with Tina Hallis

Jan 29, 2026 46m

What if instead of fighting your anxiety, perfectionism, or that voice that says you're not good enough, you could actually befriend them? Tina Hallis introduces us to Internal Family Systems—a…

S3E12 What’s Really Happening with Dr. Tesa Jordens

Jan 22, 2026 47m

What's Really Happening with Dr. Tesa JordensYou've been told you're fine. Your labs came back normal. But you're not sleeping. Your anxiety is through the roof. Your body doesn't feel like yours…

S3E11 Building a Brand That Women Trust with Dena Frisch

Jan 15, 2026 36m

Dena Frisch has watched countless businesses rise and fall over her 20-year career in media. The ones that survive? They build trust, stay consistent, and show up for their audience — even when the…

S3E10 Beyond the Bedroom: Honest Conversations About Sex and Partnership with Christie Bemis

Jan 08, 2026 54m

In this deeply honest conversation, Steph sits down with Christie Bemis—psychotherapist, somatic sex educator, and relationship coach—to explore one of the most taboo topics in the Midwest: sex and…

S3E9 From Colonoscopies to Christmas Cards with Betsy Bowers Hansen

Dec 18, 2025 42m

Betsy returns for her second episode to talk about what really happens when you turn 45—starting with that surprise box in the mail and her eye-opening colonoscopy experience (spoiler: "virtual"…

S3E8 Dineo Dowd on Women's Empowerment, Hiking, and Living Authentically

Dec 11, 2025 58m Transcript

What happens when women stop waiting for permission and just get outside?In this episode, I sit down with Dineo Dowd—hiker, author, and women's empowerment guide—to talk about finding freedom on the…

S3E7 Makeup, Manifestation, and Owning Your Confidence at Any Age

Dec 04, 2025 46m Transcript

In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Francesca, a New York-trained makeup artist with 35+ years of experience and a gift for helping women feel beautiful in the skin they’re in. Together they…

S3E6 Taking Life by the Horns with Courtney Feigl of Green Pastures Cattle Co

Nov 27, 2025 56m

Courtney Feigl lives between Plain and Sauk City, raises Texas Longhorns, and has built Green Pastures Cattle Co. into a 76K-follower community—all while battling the voice in her head that says…

S3E4 Finding Your Holiday Happy With Lacey Steffes

Nov 20, 2025 46m Transcript

What if the holidays didn't have to be something you just survive? In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Lacey Steffes, owner of Spa Serenity in downtown Baraboo, to talk about creating a holiday…

S3E3 The Things We Don't Talk About with Jessica Summers

Nov 13, 2025 42m

In this deeply honest episode of Unwritten, I sit down with my friend Jessica Summers — an author, speaker, and coach who has turned her own pain into purpose.We talk about the things most people…

S3E2 How to Bloom After Corporate: Branding, Identity & Choosing Yourself with Shauna Thayer

Nov 06, 2025 44m

In this episode, I’m joined by marketing & branding expert Shauna Thayer, founder of Bloom Creative, for a conversation about what it really means to rebuild your life from the inside out.Shauna…

S3E1 The Journey of Angels of Dirt: Storytelling, Spirit & the Power of Film

Oct 30, 2025 47m

In this episode of Unwritten with Steph, I sit down with filmmaker Wendy Schneider to explore the nearly two-decade journey of creating the documentary Angels of Dirt. The film tells the story of…

S2E28 A Life Of Creative Expression with Marjorie Cutting

Jun 10, 2025 58m

From sewing costumes during the London Blitz to painting watercolors in Baraboo, Marjorie Cutting’s life is a living tapestry of creativity, courage, and reinvention.Born in England in 1933, Marjorie…

S2E27 Holding the Frequency of Love with Marielle School

Jun 03, 2025 49m

Welcome to another episode of Unwritten with Steph ShanksToday's Guest is Marielle School, you can find out more about her here:https://www.marielleschoolyoga.com/After a divine encounter in a…

S2E26 Permission to pivot: Krystle Frey’s Journey of Pivots, Podcasting & Purpose

May 27, 2025 1h 4m

Krystle Frey didn’t just start a podcast—she built a business. In this episode, we talk about valuing your work, knowing your worth, and how one “yes” can change everything. Whether you're launching…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Unwritten with Steph have?

Unwritten with Steph has published 65 episodes since July 2024, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is Unwritten with Steph still active?

Unwritten with Steph is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 43m.

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