You don’t become unstoppable by avoiding pain.
You become unstoppable by learning how to move through it—and still choose yourself on the other side.
In this episode, Shawna sits down with Ramona Milano, an actress turned coach and yoga teacher, for a deeply honest conversation about identity, loss, and what it really takes to rebuild your life after everything changes.
What started as a chance meeting in a yoga studio turned into a powerful mentorship and transformation—one rooted in resilience, self-trust, and learning how to navigate life when the path you thought you were on disappears.
Ramona shares her journey from decades in the entertainment industry to stepping into a completely new identity after a life-altering personal loss. She opens up about the emotional reality of rebuilding, the courage it takes to say yes to new opportunities, and the discipline of learning to trust yourself again.
This episode weaves together mindset, nervous system regulation, personal growth, and the deeper work of healing—without bypassing the hard parts.
This is a conversation about grief, reinvention, and one core truth: you don’t avoid the hard moments—you become stronger because of how you move through them.
How to rebuild your identity after a major life transition or loss
Why feeling your emotions fully is necessary for true healing (not avoidance)
The difference between staying stuck in pain vs. moving forward with purpose
How to trust yourself again after your life has been disrupted
Why saying yes to opportunities—especially the ones that scare you—creates growth
How yoga, movement, and breathwork support emotional resilience and nervous system regulation
How to shift your mindset around aging, limitations, and what’s still possible
Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Always consult your own healthcare provider.
Ramona Milano is an actress with decades of experience in film, television, and voice work, known for roles in Degrassi, Hallmark productions, and more.
She is now a yoga teacher, coach, and mentor focused on helping women navigate identity shifts, personal transformation, and life transitions with strength and self-trust.
Find Ramona Milano online here for coaching and acting - https://www.ramonamilano.com/
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