The world is loud, messy, and chaotic—and if we’re honest, it’s only getting more intense. But here’s the truth: I can’t fix the chaos around me, and neither can you. The only person I can truly steward, take ownership of, and change is the one I see in the mirror.

In this episode, I’m slowing us down. I’m inviting you to step off the hamster wheel of stress, fear, and survival mode and take a few moments for yourself—to breathe, to quiet your soul, and to get grounded again. Call it meditation, devotion, self-care, or quiet time—it doesn’t matter what you name it. What matters is that you make space to pause and reset.

I’ll walk you through what I’m calling The Ripple Effect—a reminder that every word we speak, every choice we make, and every attitude we carry creates ripples that reach our families, our friends, our communities, and the world around us. You don’t have to live a reactive and exhausted life. You get to choose your ripples.

This episode is your permission to slow down, breathe deep, and remember: the greatest transformation starts with the person in the mirror.

Are you stuck staring at an old version of yourself—whether it’s a painful past or even a “best season” you’ve been trying to get back to? In this episode of the Set Her Free Podcast, Dana Lyons shares how freedom begins when you release the old version of you and step into the life God has for you today.

Through her own story of chasing health goals, facing setbacks, and discovering new strength, Dana reminds us that you don’t have to “go back” to thrive. Your best days aren’t behind you—they’re still ahead.

This is a hope-filled conversation for every woman who’s ready to stop looking backward, embrace who she is now, and boldly live free.

After a long pause, I’m back—and in this episode, I open up about what the last year has held: the highs and lows of recovery after cancer, writing new books, family milestones, and the deeper lessons I’ve been learning about freedom and growth.

But at the heart of this conversation is one simple question: Are you stuck? Too often, we continue to stare at an old version of ourselves—the wounded child, the person who failed, the one who believed the lie—and we let her define who we are today.

In this episode, I’ll share how to recognize the patterns that keep you circling the same mountain, the power of taking full ownership of your life—spirit, soul, and body, and how to finally shift your focus from the old you to the woman you are becoming.

If you’ve been hitting invisible barriers, stuck in cycles, or just tired of living small, this episode will encourage you to break free, choose accountability, and step into the freedom that’s already yours.

Key Takeaways from Are You Stuck?

• Freedom starts with ownership. Lasting change begins when you take full responsibility for your spirit, soul, and body.
• Check the mirror. Ask yourself: Am I staring at an old version of me? Too often, we live in the past instead of embracing the present truth.
• Change comes in layers. Growth isn’t a one-time fix; it’s a journey of peeling back layers and breaking through barriers step by step.
• Excuses keep us stuck. Owning your choices, failures, and patterns is the first step to moving forward.
• Your freedom impacts others. Getting unstuck isn’t just about you—it transforms your marriage, family, and future generations.

For more episodes like this and to connect with Dana, go to:

https://www.gritandgraceenterprises.com/set-her-free-podcast/