Piece of Work with Danielle Tantone

After nearly two years away, I’m back — and starting again right in the middle of a very real, very messy season. In this solo episode, I share why I’m relaunching the podcast, what’s been unfolding behind the scenes, and how I’m choosing to respond, reawaken, and restart — one brave step at a time. I’ll also share some reflections on resilience, the 5R Method, and why it’s okay to show up before...

Have you ever stood at the crossroads of change, your identity shimmering like a mirage on the horizon? Ashleigh Renard joins us in this heartfelt journey through the ebbs and flows of personal evolution. Together, we peel back the layers of our lives, sharing stories of love and faith, the transformative power of self-reflection, and the bravery it takes to be true to oneself. We delve into Ashle...

You are in for a treat with this week's episode. Katrina Dorow's attitude and energy in then face of continuing struggles with breast cancer are breathtaking and inspiring. Sometimes life's biggest trials bear the greatest gifts. Katrina is a breast cancer survivor and spiritual practitioner whose story of diagnosis and spiritual growth will touch your heart. Her work with equine ge...

I think you'll enjoy this one. I get pretty vulnerable about what's going on in my life and ask for your feedback on how you'd like to see this podcast evolve and grow.  We talk about navigating life transitions, dealing with love addiction, and exploring self-image issues after breast cancer reconstruction - all while juggling a demanding job and trying to be an author/entrepreneur...

Ready to unravel the complexities of Medicare? I'm Danielle Tantone, and in this episode, I'll be your trusty guide through the labyrinth of insurance options available to you as you approach and surpass the age of 65. A seasoned independent agent, I've cultivated an abundance of knowledge about how the whole thing works. Together, we'll fend off the overwhelming influx of info...

When faced with my own double mastectomy, I was fortunate enough to find skilled and empathetic support from Dr. Tim Matatov, a highly regarded plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Southwest Breast and Aesthetics. This episode is an in-depth conversation about that journey, where we unpack the marvels and challenges of reconstructive surgery, the options available to breast cancer patients, and t...

Are you worried about the intimidating process of college planning? In this episode, I sit down with Shawn Coates, the owner of Class 101 Mesa Gilbert. We hired Shawn to help our daughter choose the right school, create a stellar application, and secure the best scholarship opportunities. She demystified the process for us, and I know she can do so for you, too. We delve into a wide array of topic...

Hi there. Welcome to Piece of Work, the Podcast. I’m Danielle Tantone. I’m a nurse, author, coach, and survivor.  I love inspiring people to live their best life, reach for those big dreams, and find joy even in the pain. As I wrote my memoir over so many years, trying to make sense of a story where I was way too often the bad guy instead of the hero, I came to understand that we are all a piece o...

Getting to know James, contemplating our conflicting religions, trying to figure out if we have a future together... My first husband, Ian, didn’t believe in God, but we still celebrated Christmas. I even cut down my first Christmas tree with him. According to him, I was too “religious.” But the truth is I’ve always been more spiritual than religious - seeking truth, trying to understand God and p...

My friend and fellow Medicare Agent Brian McArthur talks about the ABCDs of Medicare and the Medicare Execution Process he uses with financial advisors. Then we get personal and he shares the story of a deadly accident on a California freeway that changed his life... Website Piece of Work, a Memoir Instagram Facebook TikTok

My friend Rebecca Johnson happened to be in sweltering hot AZ, so we thought we'd chat on the podcast. Just like me, she's a self-proclaimed hot mess and a work in progress. Her best friend's son was murdered, her husband died suddenly, and then she found out she had a rare form of eye cancer. That would be enough to knock the life out of anyone. But laughter, friendship, breakdowns...

This week’s episode is an excerpt from my book, Piece of Work. Chapter 1 - Looking for Love... SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2003 I take a bite of the best peanut butter and jelly sandwich I’ve ever tasted, soft bread bursting with sticky grape jelly and smooth salty peanut butter. Mmm. It’s possible anything would taste good right now, but I’m savoring every bite of this deliciousness. After almost eight...

This episode was a special treat. I somehow managed to convince my 17-year old daughter to come on my podcast - and she did brilliantly! I think you'll enjoy getting a peek inside her brain and heart as she eloquently and honestly shares a few of her recent experiences. This episode will give you a taste of  what it's like to come of age and navigate life as a teenager in these roaring 2...

This one is sort of an informal interview, with Mike asking me the questions...then of course interjecting has own thoughts along with my answers! (When Mike and I are together on the podcast, there's always a lot of banter, but thankfully our usual  bickering  is held at bay by the microphones in front of our faces!) We lived just a few miles fro one another in the suburbs of Chicago, Illino...

Listen in to this deeply honest chat with interior designer Kara San Julian about breast cancer, kicking addictions, and taking control of her own life and health. Kara was in the middle of Living Spaces with a design client when she got the news that she had cancer. .. She continued to drink heavily even while on chemo... But eventually she found healing and sobriety on her own terms. We chatted...

My husband, Michael and I bantered about work, words, and everything else. We chatted about jobs and work, Cabbage Patch Kids, generational differences, raising teenagers, aging parents and Medicare.  Then we discussed bestselling author Colleen Hoover, BookTok, writing, and books made into movies. We talked about the editing of my own book, Piece of Work - its many themes - redemption, breast can...

Loved this chat with my friend Laura Maurer. Laura is a marketing strategy consultant and business coach for women entrepreneurs, helping them to gain clarity around their goals and create a clear roadmap to bring their vision to life. She's also the host of the Calm The Hell Down Podcast, where she explores unexpected ways that we can lead calmer and more joyful lives, and takes you behind t...

Fun and focused conversation with my friend Brenda Winkle, a trauma-informed breath work facilitator, Reiki Master, Theta Healing Practitioner, coach and podcaster. http://brendawinkle.com  http://instagram.com/brendawinkle/ http://facebook.com/brenda.winkle.empowerment Website Piece of Work, a Memoir Instagram Facebook TikTok

Five years ago when I was considering going back to school to become a nurse in my mid-40s, I read a book called The Shift that gave me an amazingly accurate view into a day in the life of a nurse. It was my great honor to sit down with Theresa Brown, the author of that book. Her third book, Healing: When a Nurse Becomes a Patient came out in paperback last month. It's a wonderful read about...

You'll love this lively discussion with my new friend, Heat (short for Heather).  A fellow cancer survivor, Heat is a writer and photographer whose path includes teaching elementary band, a bout with Hodgkin's lymphoma, health coaching, triathlon, rock climbing, and mom to one son and two dogs. She is occasionally hilarious and always curious and is currently working on helping people ha...

This is the first episode I've ever recorded all by myself without anyone else to banter with and bounce things off of. Of course, I didn't run out of things to say. I think I may have even shared a little bit of wisdom.  Listen as I share my thoughts about: My trip to NY and Ivy league college tour with my daughter Front porches Why I want to call my coaching system Refresh Renew Relate...

I loved getting to sit down with author and influencer Ashleigh Renard. Her memoir, Swing has become somewhat of a manual for couples who want to keep their marriages hot. When I met Ashleigh last year in Cathy Heller's Abundant Ever After program, I was instantly impressed by her energy and spunk, and the fact that she had recently published a memoir, which I was working on doing myself.  I...

Loved talking to my friend Dawn Brooks about so many things...from caring for her late husband with ALS, to finding your purpose, fitness as self care, and crushing your goals.... Dawn is a force to be reckoned with. You'll definitely want to listen to this inspiring episode.  Website Piece of Work, a Memoir Instagram Facebook TikTok

I loved getting to sit down in person with my new friend and fellow memoirist, Anna-Marie O'Brien. We talked about the beauty of being in the middle, how we are all more alike than we are different, writing memoir, buried treasure at the library, and so much more. After listening to the episode, you can learn more about Anna-Marie and sign up for her memoir workshops and other goodies at Anna...

When you think of TikTok, you may envision mostly twerking teenagers, but perhaps you've caught wind that TikTok is for grownups too, and can even be used for marketing. My friend Shelby actually sold more than 40,000 copies of her poetry book thanks to a couple of videos that went viral on TikTok. Shelby Leigh is a 25-year-old  poet, mental health advocate, and book marketing strategist who...