In this powerful episode, Dr. Dan sits down with Shauna Brittenham Reiter, author of You Are the Boss of You: Cultivate the Mindset and Tools to Live Life on Your Own Terms and founder of Alaya Naturals, a holistic health wellness company.
Shauna's journey is inspiring. Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease as a teenager, congenital neutropenia in her twenties, and a heart condition in her thirties, Shauna's battles with her health led to a profound story of radical healing. Her path took her from a psychiatric hospital at the age of nineteen to the creation of a multimillion-dollar wellness company before the age of forty.
Dr. Dan and Shauna deep dive into the importance of confronting emotional pain and reparenting the parts of ourselves that feel out of control. They also discuss overcoming perfectionism, embracing self-advocacy, and healing deep-seated trauma.
Shauna’s journey of healing and self-discovery proves that anything is possible when we face our pain, nurture the world within, and push past the mental barriers holding us back.
This transformative conversation will empower listeners to chase their biggest dreams and live life on their terms.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Why healing is incremental, cumulative, and nonlinear
The difference between perfectionism and authenticity
How setting boundaries increases your willingness to take risks
Why prioritizing yourself inspires others to pursue their passions
How to question your motivations for what you do
The concept of "positive surrender" and why the plane never lands
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April 3, 2025
Shauna Brittenham Reiter
You are the Boss of You
"As long as you're growing, the plane never lands."
TIMESTAMPS
00:05:03 – When healing actually started
00:07:06 – The body breaking down at 14
00:13:30 – The plane never lands
00:15:07 – Fear of letting go of control
00:17:45 – Setting boundaries and taking risks
00:26:42 – Your needs matter first
00:32:14 – Perfectionism is boring and unrelatable
00:40:10 – Understanding what motivates you
00:43:14 – Building Alaya Naturals from the garage
00:55:23 – The commonality among all who suffer
SHOW NOTES
In this powerful episode, Dr. Dan sits down with Shauna Brittenham Reiter, author of You Are the Boss of You: Cultivate the Mindset and Tools to Live Life on Your Own Terms and founder of Alaya Naturals, a holistic health wellness company.
Shauna's journey is inspiring. Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease as a teenager, congenital neutropenia in her twenties, and a heart condition in her thirties, Shauna's battles with her health led to a profound story of radical healing. Her path took her from a psychiatric hospital at the age of nineteen to the creation of a multimillion-dollar wellness company before the age of forty.
LINKS & RESOURCES
Shauna Brittenham-Ryder
Personal website — shaunabrittenhamwriter.com (includes free workbook to accompany the book)
Instagram — @shaunabrittenhamwriter
Book: You Are the Boss of You: Cultivate the Mindset and Practices to Live Life on Your Terms (available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble)
Alaya Naturals
Website — alayannaturals.com
Instagram — @alaya.naturals
GUEST BIO
Shauna Brittenham-Ryder is an entrepreneur and author dedicated to empowerment and healing. In 2018, she founded Alaya Naturals, a multimillion-dollar wellness company based on the holistic health principles that freed her from anxiety and people-pleasing. Her book, You Are the Boss of You: Cultivate the Mindset and Practices to Live Life on Your Terms, provides a roadmap for confronting trauma, nurturing your inner world, and living authentically.
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