Piece of Work with Danielle Tantone
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 of work. But we’re also a work in progress. And even in our messiness, we are a work of art, too. All at the very same time. In fact we are all beautifully unique pieces of one masterpiece, waves in the same ocean.
This podcast explores the stories and struggles that make us human, the miracles that surround us, and all the ways we work to make sense of it all. Welcome to Piece of Work, The Podcast, with Danielle Tantone.
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Piece of Work with Danielle Tantone
Keep Going—Even When It Doesn’t Look Like It’s Working
In this episode, I reflect on what it means to keep showing up for the things that matter—even when life is full, progress feels slow, and perfection is nowhere in sight.
I talk about the tension between discipline and grace, the power of identity-based habits, and the quiet but radical shift that happens when you simply choose not to quit. I also share how lessons from Atomic Habits are shaping my approach to writing, podcasting, and staying consistent—even while working long shifts and chasing big goals.
If you’re in a season where you’re wondering if any of it’s working… this is your reminder:
Sometimes, the most important thing you can do is just keep going.