
That's Just What I Needed Podcast
Donna JonesThings I Wished I’d Known Sooner: a guest interview with Danna Demetre
November 9, 2022 ● 34 minShare this episode
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Do you ever wish an older, wiser woman could speak into your life so you could live with more wisdom and less regret? If so, you’ll love my conversation with author, Danna Demetre.
I talk with Danna on today's podcast as she reflects on her 70 years and shares 10 things she wished she’d known (or put into practice!) sooner.
Her insights are simple yet profound, Biblical yet so “real life”. You’ll be encouraged and inspired by our conversation.
You are loved,
Donna Listen to learn more about:
- Love others as your dog loves (grace)
- Celebrate dirty laundry (thankfulness)
- Embrace each milestone birthday with the expectations of a child (hope)
- Spend more time learning about heaven than the next vacation destination (destiny)
- Block out cultural chatter (identity)
- Care for your body for the sake of health vs. beauty (longevity)
- Spend more time with Jesus (priorities)
- Learn to listen to the voice of God (intentionality)
- Trust God’s timing and provision (patience)
- Use negative thoughts and emotions to “reset your mind” (Spirit-led)
Resources:
- Romans 8:28
- Romans 12:1
- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
- Psalm 90:12
- Psalm 46:10
About Danna
A “work in progress.” That’s how author, speaker, and health coach, Danna Demetre describes herself! She's weathered personal challenges (including breast cancer and her daughter’s cancer) and is thankful to have discovered the life-changing power of having a renewed mind. Danna is passionate about passing on the wisdom she’s learned from her 70 years of life.
Danna’s professional life has been diverse. She’s a registered nurse, a corporate marketing manager for a fortune 100 company, a fitness professional, a lifestyle coach, and a talk radio host, to name a few. In 1997, she founded Women of Purpose – a California outreach ministry for women. Danna is the author of seven books, including What Happened to My Life? and Change Your Habits, Change Your Life. She recently co-authored Eat Live Thrive Diet with Robyn Thomson.
Danna is also a popular retreat and conference speaker with over 20 years of experience sharing the hope she found in Christ.
https://eatlivethriveacademy.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/LeanHealthyAgeless/videos
Eat, Live, Thrive Diet Book by Danna Demetre:
Donna’s speaking schedule:
https://donnajones.org/events/
For a copy of “15 Things, Jesus Would Say to You if You Met Him for Coffee,” go to www.donnajones.org/blog
Pick up a copy of Donna’s book : Seek: A Woman’s Guide to Meeting God
Connect with Donna
Instagram: @donnaajones
Website: www.donnajones.org
Twitter:@donnajonesspeak
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