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Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Still Standing is a deeply moving narrative podcast hosted by Marissa Davidson that explores the profound power of human resilience in the face of adversity. Each episode invites listeners into intimate, real-life stories of survival, strength, and emotional recovery, offering a beacon of hope for those navigating their own challenges. Marissa’s warm and empathetic narration creates an immersive experience that connects listeners to the universal journey of overcoming obstacles and finding…
Episodes
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Finding Sacred Stillness in the Mundane Task of Washing Dishes | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson invites listeners to discover the profound spiritual depth hidden within the mundane task of washing…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Shame Spiral After a Public Mistake: How to Rebuild Confidence | Still Standing
This episode of Still Standing explores the intense psychological experience of the 'shame spiral' that follows a public mistake, offering listeners practical…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Radical Power of Rest: Why Napping Defies Hustle Culture | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson challenges the toxic norms of hustle culture by exploring the radical power of rest and the…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Choosing Health Over Habit: The Quiet Bravery of Letting Go | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound courage required to choose health over habit. This is not a story about quick…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
When You’re the Only One Who Sees the Truth: The Cost of Speaking Up | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound psychological and emotional cost of remaining silent when you are the only one…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Choosing Kindness Over Being Right Changes Everything | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the transformative power of choosing kindness over being right. This guide for personal…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Courage to Create Just for You: Private Joy | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound concept of 'Private Joy'—the radical act of creating art, writing, gardening, or…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Quiet Bravery of Being a Beginner Again | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound psychological shift required to embrace being a beginner again. This narrative…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Being Bad at Something Is the Bravest Thing You Can Do | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the psychological barriers that keep us trapped in our comfort zones and why embracing…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Your Useless Hobby Is Actually Saving You | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound psychological and emotional benefits of engaging in 'useless' hobbies that have…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Tiny Wins Matter More Than You Think: Building Momentum | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the transformative power of tiny wins and how small, consistent actions build lasting…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Closing Your Eyes to Music Heals Your Exhausted Nervous System | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound biological and emotional benefits of closing your eyes while listening to music…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Art of the Real Apology: When You Messed Up and Need to Fix It | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound psychology and practice of giving a genuine apology. This guide is essential for…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Sacred Pause: Finding Meaning in Slow Coffee Rituals | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the transformative power of the 'sacred pause' through the simple, daily ritual of making…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Quiet Power of Dressing for Yourself, Not the Gaze | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound psychological and emotional impact of dressing for your own empowerment rather…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Washing Dishes By Hand Is A Radical Act Of Presence | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound psychological and emotional benefits of washing dishes by hand as a radical act…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Courage to Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve Despite the Cold Wind | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound difference between emotional suppression and true resilience. The narrative…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Cooking From Scratch Connects You To Ancestral History | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound spiritual and ancestral connections forged through the act of cooking from…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Quiet Gift: Helping Without the Heavy Cost of Debt | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the psychological burden of 'invisible debt' that often accompanies acts of kindness and…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Finding Peace in Trying Your Absolute Best | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound exhaustion that comes from carrying the weight of impossible expectations and…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Letting Go of a Grudge Is Harder Than Holding It | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound psychological weight of holding onto grudges and why releasing them is often…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why You're Scared to Succeed (And How to Stop Running from It) | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the psychological phenomenon of why we are often more afraid of succeeding than failing. This…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Eating Alone Is an Act of Rebellion and Self-Love | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound psychological and emotional shift required to transform eating alone from a…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
When the Joke Flops: The Courage to Speak Up When Humor Fails | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound vulnerability and courage required when humor fails. We often treat social…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Unexpected Power of Saying Thank You in Hard Conversations | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the transformative power of saying 'thank you' during difficult conversations and moments of…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Gratitude in the Storm: Finding Light When Everything Feels Heavy | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the nuanced and often misunderstood concept of gratitude during times of crisis. This episode…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Quiet Power of Saying Thank You in Hard Conversations | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the transformative power of saying 'thank you' during difficult and defensive conversations…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
How Routine Creates Space for Unexpected Moments of Grace | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the counterintuitive truth that routine is not the enemy of magic, but rather the foundation…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Invisible Climb: Why Writing Down Your Struggle Reveals Hidden Strength | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the transformative power of documenting your personal journey through writing. The Invisible…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
How Small Brave Acts Accumulate Into a Transformed Life | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the transformative power of small, consistent actions over dramatic life changes. If you feel…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Trusting a Friend With Your Deepest Fear Changes Everything | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound psychological and emotional shift that occurs when we stop performing perfection…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Patience Is Not Waiting: Choosing Stillness in a Hurry | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson dismantles the common misconception that patience is merely a passive act of waiting or enduring…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Consistency Beats Intensity: The Quiet Power of Showing Up Daily | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores why consistency beats intensity in personal growth and resilience. If you have ever started a…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Burning Dinner is a Radical Act of Self-Love | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound connection between self-compassion and resilience through the metaphor of…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Finding Peace in the Empty Hours Before the House Wakes Up | Still Standing
This episode of Still Standing explores the profound resilience found in the quiet, empty hours before dawn, offering a sanctuary for those who spend their…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Quiet Strength in Chopping Vegetables at Midnight | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound psychological and emotional benefits of late-night kitchen rituals, specifically…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why You’re Angry (It’s Just Thirst): The Hidden Strength of Hydration | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the surprising connection between dehydration and emotional volatility, revealing how a…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
When You Walk Out: The Quiet Power of Refusing Disrespect | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound and often difficult act of walking away from disrespect. This is not just a…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Courage of a New Route Home: Breaking Routine to Find Yourself | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound power of breaking routine to rediscover your sense of self and resilience. The…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Making Useless Things Is The Most Important Work You Do | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the liberating concept that making 'useless' things is actually one of the most important…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Walking Out of the Room: The Quiet Power of Disrespect | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the quiet but radical power of walking away from disrespect. This guide is for anyone who has…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Courage to Cry in Public When No One Is Watching | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound courage required to cry in public when no one is watching. This story of…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Letter You’ve Been Afraid to Write: Apologizing to Your Younger Self | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson guides listeners through a profound and healing practice: writing an apology letter to your younger…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Saying 'I Am Struggling' Is Harder Than Screaming in Anger | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound psychological and emotional weight of admitting vulnerability. The central theme…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Quiet Heroism of Teaching a Child to Tie Shoes | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound resilience found in everyday parenting moments, specifically focusing on the…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Magic of 'Thank You': How Gratitude Shifts Every Conversation | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the transformative power of gratitude as a practical tool for resilience and mental…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Quiet Bravery of Leaving a Party Early | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the often-overlooked courage required to leave a social gathering early. This is not an…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Forgiving Yourself for a Mistake Made Years Ago | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound and often difficult journey of forgiving yourself for a mistake made years ago…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
How to Greet Strangers with Genuine Warmth on a Rainy Tuesday | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound impact of greeting strangers with genuine warmth on a rainy Tuesday. This story…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Closing That Tab Frees Your Soul (And How to Do It) | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the concept of 'mental clutter' and introduces a powerful metaphor for resilience: closing…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
When the Parent Becomes the Child: Finding Meaning in Care | Still Standing
This episode of Still Standing explores the profound emotional landscape of adult children caring for aging parents, focusing on the role reversal that occurs…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Quiet Bravery of Buying a Gift When You Got Nothing | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the quiet bravery and emotional complexity of buying a gift for someone who has given nothing…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
How Small Daily Rituals Anchor You During Periods of Chaos | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the transformative power of small daily rituals as anchors during periods of chaos. This…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Bravery of Wearing What Makes You Powerful, Not Pretty | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound psychological and physical impact of clothing choices on personal resilience and…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Quiet Power of Gratitude in Conversation | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the transformative power of gratitude in human conversation, specifically focusing on how to…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Brave Little Detour: Why a New Route Home Changes Everything | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound psychological and emotional impact of breaking routine through a simple act…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Brewing Coffee Slowly Is The Radical Act You Need Today | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound resilience found in the simple, radical act of brewing coffee slowly. This guide…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
The Quiet Strength of Being Gentle to Those Who Hurt You | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the radical and often misunderstood concept of choosing gentleness in response to those who…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Why Cooking From Scratch Connects You to Ancestral History | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the profound connection between cooking from scratch and ancestral resilience. This is not a…
- Still Standing: Stories of Resilience, Survival & Strength
Dining Alone: Finding Peace in the Empty Chair | Still Standing
In this episode of Still Standing, host Marissa Davidson explores the transformative power of dining alone, reframing a culturally stigmatized act into a…