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#82 - You are Capable of More Than You Realize: a pep talk for navigating overwhelm Feb 05, 2026

Have you ever felt tired in a way sleep doesn't fix?

Like you're carrying the weight of everything — the world, your family, your responsibilities, your own emotions — and you don't know how to put it down?

This episode is for you.

Because here's the truth most of us don't hear enough: 👉 Feeling overwhelmed does NOT mean you're failing. 👉 It usually means you care deeply — and you're being asked to rise into a new level of capacity.

In this powerful pep talk, Danielle shares a story that will completely shift how you see yourself in hard moments — and teaches you how to access the strength, wisdom, and calm that already live inside you.

You are not broken. You are not behind. You are capable of more than you realize.

🔥 In this episode, you'll learn:

✔️ Why overwhelm doesn't mean you're weak — it means your nervous system is under pressure ✔️ The incredible true story of a concert pianist who performed flawlessly without preparation (and what it teaches us about human capacity) ✔️ How your brain and body already hold the answers you think you don't have ✔️ Why grounding and regulation unlock confidence faster than "positive thinking" ✔️ A simple, powerful practice to calm your nervous system and reconnect to your inner wisdom ✔️ How faith, neuroscience, and the body work together to restore capability

🧠 The big reframe you'll walk away with:

When life hands you the "wrong concerto," it doesn't mean you can't handle it. It often means your deeper wisdom is being invited forward.

Capability doesn't come from pushing harder. It comes from grounding, breathing, and trusting what you already carry.

🌿 You'll be guided through a calming, centering practice to help you:

• Regulate overwhelm • Come back into your body • Quiet anxious thoughts • Reconnect with confidence and inner peace

Perfect for stressful seasons, emotional exhaustion, or moments when everything feels like too much.

✨ A truth to remember:

You are capable — not because you're perfect. Not because you never mess up. Not because life is easy.

You are capable because there is wisdom, resilience, and divinity within you.

❤️ If this episode helped you…

Share it with someone who feels overwhelmed right now. Sometimes we believe in ourselves faster when someone else reminds us who we are.

And never forget: You matter. Your life matters. Your light makes the world better.

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#81 — Joy Is Your Birthright: Spiritual Power Lesson No. 3 (Inspired by President Russell M. Nelson) Dec 10, 2025

What if joy wasn't something you stumbled into… but something you practiced? Today's episode wraps up our 3-part series on spiritual power inspired by President Russell M. Nelson, and we're talking about one of the biggest spiritual misconceptions out there: If the gospel is a gospel of joy, then why does life feel so hard? Oh, friend. You're not alone. And it's not because joy is missing. It's because we don't know how to access it. Yet. In this episode we'll break that down. Here's what you'll learn:

The real difference between "feeling good" and true joy (Hint: one numbs you, the other strengthens you.)
Why joy requires redirection, not perfection (and how President Nelson modeled this masterfully—yes, through heartbreak).
How boredom might actually be your biggest spiritual opportunity (and how to use that 5 minutes when your brain wants to scroll.)
The simple, joyful way to "collect God's promises" — one verse at a time.
Three real-life examples from scripture you can copy today:

Isaiah 61 and binding your broken heart
Enos and praying for people who've hurt you
Alma the Younger and God hearing a parent's prayers

No guilt. No forced positivity. Just real joy, the kind that grows your confidence in God and yourself. Big Takeaway Joy isn't something you wait for. Joy is something you collect, one promise at a time. When you gather God's promises, you gather spiritual power. Try This (Your Joy Challenge for the Week) Just once this week, when your brain defaults to scrolling or snacking from boredom, redirect. 📖 Open your scriptures for 5 minutes. 🔎 Find one promise. 💚 Write it down or mark it. (Extra credit: mark promises in green like I do—green for growth.) Watch what starts to change. If You Loved This Episode

Go listen to Part 1: Repentance as a joyful practice
And Part 2: Covenants and spiritual power You'll see how all three build on each other. Trust me — it's worth it.

Let's Stay Connected If this resonated with you, share a screenshot, tag me, or send it to a friend who needs a lift. Joy grows fastest when shared.

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#80 - Why the Covenants? Spiritual Power No. 2 - Life Lessons from Russell M. Nelson Nov 03, 2025

If you've ever thought, "Can't I be a good person without all the rules of organized religion?" — this episode is for you. In Part 2 of our Spiritual Power series, Danielle gets real about something a lot of us quietly wrestle with: feeling disconnected in our worship, going through the motions, or wondering what the point of covenants even is. Here's what you'll discover in today's episode: ✨ Why covenants are not about rules — they're about relationship. ✨ The story of Abraham in Genesis 15, and how it shows God's covenant love — His hesed — a love that never quits on you. ✨ The surprising meaning of the number five in scripture (and what it reveals about grace). ✨ Why "letting God prevail" doesn't mean giving up — it means giving over. ✨ What covenant living looks like in real life for a woman in midlife — especially if you're worried about your young adult kids and trying to trust God with their journey. You'll also hear powerful insights from President Russell M. Nelson and Emily Belle Freeman, woven with personal stories from Danielle — including one about faith, fear, and finding God in an ambulance ride with her infant son. This episode will help you: 💛 Understand where covenants come from — and how they still matter today. 💛 Feel more grounded and confident in your relationship with God. 💛 Remember that faith isn't about perfection — it's about partnership. So if you've been craving a deeper connection with Heaven, or just wondering why covenants matter in a modern world — this conversation will shift something inside you.

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#79 – Spiritual Power #1: Life Lessons from President Russell M. Nelson Oct 15, 2025

Welcome to a new three-part series on Spiritual Power — inspired by the remarkable life and teachings of President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

In this first episode, I'm sharing lessons that have changed the way I see repentance — not as something heavy or guilt-driven, but as a source of joy and strength. President Nelson once taught about "the joy of daily repentance" in his 2022 talk The Power of Spiritual Momentum — and in a world full of fear, uncertainty, and division, that simple phrase holds extraordinary power.

Together, we'll explore how daily repentance helps us:

🌿 Gain strength to overcome the world — even when the world feels heavy.
💫 Find freedom from fear — by turning our hearts toward God instead of anxiety.
🕊️ Experience greater peace — through humility, honesty, and daily reflection.
❤️ Build deeper unity in our families — by practicing apology, forgiveness, and connection.

You'll hear how these promises have unfolded in my own life and how modern psychology beautifully supports what prophets have always taught — that humility, self-forgiveness, and honesty restore our mental and emotional well-being.

Because daily repentance isn't about shame or perfection. It's about becoming. It's about building spiritual power — one quiet, courageous choice at a time.

In this episode, we talk about: ✨ Lessons from President Russell M. Nelson's remarkable life — heart surgeon, prophet, and disciple of Christ. ✨ The connection between repentance and psychological well-being. ✨ How humility and honesty invite peace and freedom. ✨ Simple daily practices that restore spiritual momentum and joy.

A gentle invitation for the week: Take a quiet moment each night and ask Heaven one simple question:

"Father, what is one thing I could do a little better tomorrow?"

Not because you're not enough — but because you're in the process of becoming.

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#78 - Finding Hope After Suicide Loss: A Conversation on Grief, Resilience, and Honoring Loved Ones - Conversation with My Friends Series - Starla Stanley Sep 22, 2025

September is Suicide Prevention Month, and today's conversation is tender, raw, and full of hope. I'm sitting down with my dear friend who lost her brother to suicide over 30 years ago. Together we talk about the weight of that loss, how grief has shaped her life, and the ways she has found resilience and meaning over the years.

In this episode we explore:

What it's like to navigate the first days and years after losing a loved one to suicide.
How to honor and keep alive the memory of someone we love while still moving forward with life.
The role of compassion, rituals, and connection in carrying grief with grace.
What helps and what hurts when supporting someone who is grieving.
Where hope can be found, even in the aftermath of devastating loss.

Whether you have personally lost someone to suicide, are supporting a loved one through grief, or want to better understand how to show up for others, this conversation offers honesty and encouragement. My guest's story reminds us that though grief changes us, it can also teach us resilience, deepen our compassion, and help us live with more love.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please know that help is available:

In the U.S., call or text 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline anytime, day or night.
If you're outside the U.S., please look up your local crisis line number or go to the nearest emergency department.
Local: Stay MENtally Strong Foundation founded by Gina Oliverson in loving memory of Sean.

Your life matters. You are not alone.

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#77 - Learn of Me, Listen to My Words, Walk in My Spirit | Final Episode No. 10 - Be Still: A Summer of Meditation Aug 21, 2025

Have you ever felt like the world is just… too much? The noise never stops — the headlines, the worries, the family concerns — and you wonder where to find peace in days that feel anything but peaceful? In this final episode of Be Still: A Summer of Meditation, we're wrapping up with a verse that feels like an antidote to the chaos: "Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me." (Doctrine and Covenants 19:23) This promise from the Savior gives us a three-step pattern we can practice in our everyday discipleship:

Learn of Him — discovering His qualities and picturing ourselves walking beside Him.
Listen to His words — creating space in our prayers for God's voice to speak.
Walk in His Spirit — choosing quiet strength even when anger is justified.

All summer long, we've been practicing how to "be still and know" — weaving together the wisdom of meditation, the truths of neuroscience, and the hope of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. We've learned how quieting our hearts opens the door to the Spirit, how stillness rewires the brain for peace, and how even in a world where prophecy says peace will be taken from the earth, Christ promises, "You shall have peace in me." This last episode ends with a guided meditation that will help you step away from the noise, walk with Him in the meekness of His Spirit, and carry His peace into your day. Whether you've been here for all ten episodes or you're just joining us today, I'm so glad you're here. You'll leave this conversation with practices you can use in prayer, in study, and in your everyday relationships — practices that help you hear Him more clearly and feel His peace more deeply.

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#76 - Be Still and Shine: Shining Light Into the World | No. 9 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation Aug 05, 2025

In this tender and illuminating episode, we're exploring what it means to live from your center and shine your light — even when it feels small. Drawing from the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:14, "You are the light of the world," we'll look at three kinds of light we're invited to be in the world: lower lights, luminaries, and lighthouses. Each serves a sacred purpose — including yours. You'll hear the moving backstory behind the beloved hymn "Brightly Beams Our Father's Mercy" and learn why the "lower lights" matter more than we realize — especially for women in midlife who might feel like their light is dim or overlooked. We'll also transition into a guided meditation inspired by questions that invite you to reconnect with your true light: 💭 What kind of light are you being right now? 💭 Who has been a lower light for you? 💭 Where are you being invited to shine — even if it's uncomfortable? This is more than a conversation — it's an invitation to trust your light, just as it is. To reflect divine Light. To remember: someone is watching for your glow to find their way home. 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to a friend who's been a light in your life. Or someone who needs reminding that their glow still matters. 🌿 Next week is the final episode in our "Be Still" summer meditation series — you won't want to miss it.

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#75 - Zen and the Art of Motherhood | No. 8 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation Jul 30, 2025

Welcome, friend. This episode might be the theme of why I do everything I do, helping you find balance in loving without grasping too tightly. If you've ever felt the ache of letting go as your child grows up, or the tension between holding on and trusting God—this one's for you. Today, I'm sharing a tender meditation on motherhood, rooted in the ancient wisdom of Zen and framed by my own experience raising teenagers—and now watching my 22-year-old prepare to move into his first home he just bought. We'll explore:

What Zen actually is, and where it intersects with Christian and Latter-day Saint teachings
How to "mother with the end in mind" without missing the beauty of now
What Fiddler on the Roof, motorcycle maintenance, and motherhood have in common
Why stillness, simplicity, and presence are more powerful than control
And how meditation has helped me heal anxiety and navigate a difficult childhood with grace

Whether you're a mom, a mentor, or someone in a season of surrender, may this episode offer insights to help you remember that you are not alone in motherhood. The world may be changing, but the presence of God remains steady—and so can you. 🧘‍♀️ Be Still: A Summer of Meditation continues with this short but mighty episode. ––– 💌 Subscribe to the podcast newsletter at daniellevaughncoaching.com 🎙️ Leave a review if today's episode resonates with you—it helps others find inspiration, too.

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#74 - Partnering with God: Meditation as a Practice of Divine Partnership | No. 7 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation Jul 23, 2025

Welcome back to Be Still – A Summer of Meditation. In this episode, we explore what it means to partner with God—not just in our stillness, but in our everyday doing.

Too often we think of spirituality and meditation as passive surrender, but today, we're shifting that idea. Drawing from the powerful words of President Ezra Taft Benson, we consider ten specific promises God makes to those who turn their lives over to Him—promises like deeper joy, expanded vision, quickened minds, and poured-out peace.

You'll hear short stories from the scriptures—about Nephi, Esther, Mary, Moses, and others—who partnered with God in practical, courageous ways. We'll look at how these divine patterns mirror ancient truths from Zen Buddhism, where stillness gives rise to insight, resilience, and compassion.

🧘‍♀️ This episode also includes a guided meditation to help you:

Practice spiritual partnership with God
Tune into the divine support available to you
Anchor your spirit in the present moment

This is for the Doers who have a hard time letting go. For those who pride themselves on hard work, but want to learn to trust heaven more fully. And for anyone who's ever wondered if they can do less striving and more abiding—without losing momentum.

🌿 Key Takeaways:

10 Promises from God to those who partner with Him
How meditation opens the soul to receive
Scriptural examples of spiritual partnership in action
The connection between Zen mindfulness and gospel living
A peaceful meditation to center your spirit in divine partnership

🕊 Scriptures referenced:

1 Nephi 17:7–13
Exodus 3–4
Mark 4:39–40
Genesis 41:16, 38–39
Luke 1:28–38
Esther 4:13–16

This episode is a reminder: God will be the God you need, when you need Him. And your stillness is not a pause in progress—it's part of the process.

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#73 - Your Imagination is Your Superpower - No. 6 Be Still: A summer of Meditation Jul 16, 2025

What if your imagination was one of the most powerful spiritual tools you've been given? What if you could learn to use it—not to escape reality—but to see what's most true, most good, and most possible in your life, through the eyes of God?

In this episode, we explore why your imagination isn't childish or frivolous—it's sacred. It's how you co-create with God. And when you combine it with stillness and mindfulness, it becomes a superpower for clarity, healing, and divine direction.

Whether you're facing a crossroads, navigating uncertainty, or just yearning to hear the voice of the Good Shepherd in a world that's loud and overwhelming—this episode is for you.

💡 You'll Learn:

How mindfulness clears space to actually hear God's voice
Why spiritual imagination is key to transforming fear into faith
What neuroscience reveals about imagination and executive functioning (and how that helps you build a better life)
The difference between fear-based thinking and God-inspired vision
How to discern if your inner voice is fear… or divine guidance

🌿 Plus, a Guided Meditation: Walking with the Good Shepherd

Let Psalm 23 come alive as you close your eyes and imagine sitting beside Jesus by still waters. This practice will help you tap into your spiritual imagination—and sense the peace, presence, and clarity that's always available to you.

✨ Key Scriptures in This Episode:

John 10:27 – "My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me."
Proverbs 29:18 – "Where there is no vision, the people perish."
Romans 12:2 – "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind…"
2 Timothy 1:7 – "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind."
Psalm 23 – "He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul…"

💬 Favorite Quote from the Episode:

"When you bring your imagination into stillness with God, it becomes a canvas for healing, vision, and divine partnership."

💛 This episode is for you if:

You're longing for clarity about your next step or season
You want to discern God's voice from the noise
You're curious about meditation but grounded in Christian faith
You believe there's more inside of you waiting to come alive
You need a gentle, hopeful reminder: people can change—and that includes you

You'll hear a powerful story about civil rights leader John Lewis and the transformative power of spiritual imagination—one that just might stay with you all week.

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#72 – Loving-Kindness and Seeing with the Eyes of Compassion: No. 5 Be Still – A Summer of Meditation Jul 08, 2025

What if there's a way to meet frustration, loneliness, or even a difficult person—with something softer and something stronger at the same time? In today's episode, we explore the transformative practice of Loving-Kindness, also known as Metta—a simple but radical form of meditation that teaches us how to see others, and ourselves, through the eyes of compassion.

You'll hear a story about a yoga class in Seattle, a rattlesnake on a trail run, and what happens when you decide to look people in the eye—even when they look away.

Drawing on the timeless wisdom of Sharon Salzberg, the words of Jesus Christ, and the teachings of the Buddha, Danielle guides you through a practice that's more than a moment of peace—it's a blueprint for becoming who you were always meant to be.

This is the practice for when your heart feels guarded. For when you don't know what to pray or how to cultivate charity. For when you want to lead with light, but the world feels heavy.

You'll learn:

What Metta really means (and how to use it)
The spiritual practice hidden in Matthew 5:44 to love your enemies
Why the hardest person to love is often… you
How to offer compassion without feeling fake
A 7-minute guided Loving-Kindness meditation you can return to again and again

Plus, Danielle shares how practicing Metta helped her form a soul-friendship in a new city, and how even a rattlesnake can become a teacher.

Whether you're brand-new to meditation or ready to deepen your spiritual practice, this episode will meet you right where you are—and walk with you toward more peace.

Because compassion is not weakness— It's strength wrapped in softness. It's charity in action. And as Moroni says, "Charity never faileth."

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#71 - Be Still: A summer of Meditation | Episode 4 - Coming Home to the Breath Jun 30, 2025

Have you ever felt like you're running on fumes… Pouring love into everyone else while secretly feeling like you're the one falling apart inside?

If your mind races. If your to-do list is never done. If your heart is full of love but your nervous system is fried, …then this episode is for you.

In today's conversation, we're going straight to the source of power most people ignore: Coming home to your breath.

And not just any breathing — I'm talking about the kind of intentional, Spirit-connected breath that recenters you in moments when you want to lose it. Like when your teenager slams the cupboard. Or your body aches from trying so hard to hold it all together. Or the world feels too loud for your sensitive heart.

You'll learn:

The neuroscience behind why just a few breaths can reset your brain
What the Buddha, Jesus, and Tara Brach all teach about sitting with pain
Why radical acceptance makes you more emotionally resilient — not weaker
A simple 4-7-8 breath practice you can return to when you feel stuck, scattered, or soul-weary

And yes — I share a very real story from my own kitchen about a moment I almost missed that turned into a sweet connection with my young adult son.

This episode will help you: 💫 Reclaim your calm. 💫 Feel your feelings — without drowning in them. 💫 Return to the truth that your breath is never just air — it is Spirit. It is power. And it's always with you.

So, join me.. Close the tabs in your brain. Open your heart.

This is your invitation to come home to the present moment — and breathe.

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#70 - Be Still: A Summer of Meditation | Episode 3 "The Buddha and The Four Noble Truths: Why We Suffer—And the Surprising Way Out" Jun 16, 2025

Life hurts sometimes. We get overwhelmed, stuck in our own heads, and desperate for peace. And if you've ever wondered why it's so hard to find it, this episode is going to help you understand more clearly.

Today, I'm sharing the core of what the Buddha taught—The Four Noble Truths—not to preach a different gospel, but to point to the deeper truth: that God meets seekers wherever they are. That truth is truth, wherever it's found. And that Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, invites us to learn, grow, and awaken to the patterns that keep us from Him.

In this episode, we'll explore: 🔹 Why human suffering runs deeper than just difficult circumstances 🔹 How craving and clinging rob us of joy 🔹 The surprising overlap between Buddhist teachings and Christ's invitation to "come unto Me" 🔹 A simple meditation inspired by Alma the Younger's story—to help you catch hold of a healing thought.

This one is honest. It's for the seeker in you—and the disciple who wants to learn how to suffer less and live more fully in the Spirit and hear Him.

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#69 - Be Still: A Summer of Meditation No.2 - The Story of the Buddha – A Search for Peace Jun 09, 2025

In this episode of Be Still: A Summer of Meditation, we go on a journey—not just back in time, but deep within the human heart.

I'll take you through the powerful story of Siddhartha Gautama, the man who became the Buddha, and explore what his quest for meaning, peace, and awakening can teach us today—especially if you, like me, are trying to follow Jesus in a world that feels loud and chaotic.

You'll hear how Siddhartha's path mirrors five profound truths in the life and teachings of Christ—truths that invite each of us to help others who are suffering, lean in to compassion, and live more consciously.

This isn't just a history lesson. It's an inspiring story of how one man made a difference and what we can learn from him about meditation, surrender, and what it means to truly see.

So wherever you're listening from—whether it's the car, the kitchen, or your own quiet corner—take a moment, be still, and join me in this captivating story of the Buddha. Because the path to peace often begins with a question: Is there more than this?

Let's find out together.

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#68 - Be Still and Know That I Am God- Summer of Meditation Series #1 Jun 02, 2025

Have you been craving more peace, clarity, and calm in your life—but you're not sure where to begin? Have you wanted to try meditation but not sure where to start?

This episode kicks off a brand-new summer series I've been dreaming about for months—Be Still: A Summer of Meditation. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone who's dabbled in mindfulness and wants to go deeper, this series is for you.

Each week, I'll guide you through practices to help you slow down, reconnect with your soul, and anchor yourself in the present moment. I'll be drawing from ancient traditions—including the story of the Buddha and the teachings of Jesus—and showing you how these spiritual tools can align beautifully with a modern, faith-filled life.

You don't have to escape to a monastery or sit for hours to benefit. You just need a few quiet minutes, an open heart, and a willingness to show up.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed, burned out, spiritually flat—or if you simply want to feel more you again—this series was made for you.

Hit play and join me for a powerful, grounding start to your summer. Let's dare greatly by going inward together.

For more resources, meditations, and to follow the full 10-episode series, visit daniellevaughncoaching.com for more.

If you love this first episode, share it with a friend who could use a little stillness too. ✨

#67 Lessons from a High School Counseling Office to Help Your Teen Triumph Through the Anxious Generation Apr 23, 2025

If you've been feeling blindsided as a parent by the challenges our teens of today face, or confused on how to help and support them, today's episode is exactly what you need.

These are the most direct, concrete answers on how to help your teens navigate the anxious generation you'll ever hear.

Today, I share wisdom I learned from a high school counseling office as I spent the last three months learning from a rockstar team of high school counselors who are helping teens build their high school years with the strengths of resilience, confident decision-making, and empowerment.

This episode feels personal, in that I share my own daughter's difficult high school years and what I've learned since that first fateful therapy appointment finding out she was in crisis with an eating disorder. That was ten years ago. Fast forward to now, and my passion for helping you help your kids.

If you've ever wondered what to do about:

Smart devices in the schools (chromebooks and iPads) and how to be the boss of them versus letting them be the boss of you
What healthy norms to adopt with raising kids in the digital age
How to have meaningful conversations with your teens that build trust and connection

Then this episode is for you.

We unpack the research and the best norms you can adopt with your family based on social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, from his book The Anxious Generation to help you parent with confidence, quiet the confusion, and move forward with more clarity, peace and grounded parenting.

This episode promises to help you know exactly how to best support your teen, how to navigate the digital age of parenting, and help your child with healthy decision making skills.

For more on Jonathan Haidt, click here for his books and excellent work he is doing to help make the world a better place.

If you liked this episode, you'll love reading this blog post on Danielle's website: Parenting Fundamentals: Teaching About Digital Media

If you want to download Danielle's free training on Emotion Coaching as developed byJohn and Julie Gottman, PhD, click here.

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#66 What It Looks Like to Heal Anxiety: Performing Jazz Pianist Kate Skinner Shares Tips That Changed Her Life Jan 31, 2025

Have you ever wondered what it REALLY looks like when someone says they turned their anxiety around and it's no longer as big of a deal as it used to be? Do you wish you could just sit down with them and ask them to explain in more detail how that worked for them? If so, you're going to love my conversation with today's guest on the show, Kate Skinner...

Today's episode is a must-listen because you'll gain powerful insights on what to do (and not do) to take back your life from anxiety, to ignite your creative pursuits, and learn how a battle with cancer didn't stop my guest from showing up for life with courage and vulnerability, which helped her heal.

In this wisdom-packed episode, a top-loved university professor of jazz piano studies joins me to share candid truths about overcoming challenges, being a mom with a demanding career, healing anxiety, and battling cancer all while honoring her creativity and authenticity.

Kate Skinner shares with us how anxiety can be minimized and take a backseat, and she is here to share how she learned to write music and record in the studio without worrying what other people think, to let the creativity flow from within, and to honor her creativity and let it out with joy - not easy to do when you have tendencies toward people-pleasing. This conversation is going to make you think differently about anxiety, from panic attacks to playing small - it's all covered today.

I ask some hard questions and today you get to learn from a brave, vulnerable, woman who when it comes to life dealing you some hard things, you're getting sincere answers, no fluff, just the real truth.

And you'll also want to listen all the way to the end for one of the most beautiful, inspiring endings to any episode of the Dare Greatly Podcast.

For more of Kate's music, including links to Kate's Etsy shop and website, see the following for the links:

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#65 - Do This One Thing to Set Up Your Year to Be The Best It Can Be Jan 07, 2025

In today's episode, you'll learn how one activity can set your new year up for the best it can be.

Your next chapter is going to be beautiful. It's going to be just what it needs to be. Not because of what happens to you. But because you know how to be a co-creator with how you respond to the world around you and the people in it, regardless of what they do or don't do.

And the way to do that is to be intentional and choose a Word of the Year or a theme as your guiding principle.

This one exercise will help you navigate your new year more empowered, more intentional.

It's our ability to respond, our response-ability to use our power for good that gives us our personal power.

There are things that are going to happen in the coming year you will have no control over. This simple activity is what I've used over and over in my life to be empowered and face any challenge with more confidence.

We're talking about more freedom. More success.

And so what does that look like? How do we do that?

You choose ahead of time your theme or mantra, or word of the year for this next chapter. You decide ahead of time and let it anchor you back to your vision of who you want to be when things get messy.

Anytime someone is frustrating you, or a situation is weighing you down, you come back to your theme or word of the year.

I will walk you through how I've used this activity in my own life, including how to have fun with it and brainstorm, and I share specific insights that will help you find just the right word for your current needs.

By the end of this episode, you'll feel ready to start taking action and inspired to find your own word of the year so you can have the best possible year it can be.

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#64 - How to Be Super Productive Without Forgetting Why You're Doing It In The First Place - a Heart Three Sizes Too Big Nov 26, 2024

Have you ever wondered how to juggle being productive while also being present with the people you interact with? - Or, are you so into your To Do list, you overlook the people you love in your day-to-day life? My guest today, Maria Reid, is here to remind us that even our To Do lists can be more heart based and less check-box based.

Maria, known in her community as one with a heart three sizes too big - who knows how to Make Life Sweet, has built a company that thrives on leading with the heart, taking women to Italy with her sister and showing them a great time, she's known for being an excellent cook, seamstress, gardener, friend, and master of the side-hustle while also making people feel valued, seen, and loved.

In her new creative project, a beautiful spiral-bound journal called the Make Life Sweet Journal/Planner, it's a great tool that helps you, anyone with creative ideas and To Do Lists floating around in your head, this book gives you a place and the space to organize your day leading with what matters most, in her words, "people to be loved."

Maria shares how to never let a job to be done become more important than a person to be loved - proving that you don't need to be so focused on productivity you forget why you're being productive in the first place.

Today, we discuss the lessons from over the years juggling motherhood, entrepreneurship, To Do lists, all the creative ideas and inspiration that life offers, and how to honor those dreams that also call to you inside - how to create the space to listen to what your heart needs most. If you've ever felt like your To Do list is hard to juggle with being present with your children, your family, your friends, the clerk across the checkout counter, and you're looking for ways to feel more connected to why you do what you do, you'll love this conversation! So click play and enjoy.

What You'll Learn on this Episode:

How putting people first, to-do lists second, will skyrocket your productivity.
Why morning routines of centering yourself is a gamechanger for setting up your day for success.
The true definition of the 'three sizes too big' measure of the heart, and why it is a powerful place you want to operate from.
How journaling makes a difference with managing anxiety.
My favorite ways to think about to-do lists, how focusing too much on checking boxes is problematic, and what to do instead.

Mentioned on the Show:

Order Maria's book/journal/planner, click here.
Come to Italy with Danielle, Maria and Gina - spring of 2025, click here for more info.
Stream more of Danielle's music on Spotify
To work with Danielle for coaching, follow this link to learn more.

If you're wanting support for your older teen, young adult, or for yourself as a parent, you want to join our three month private coaching program, The Dare Greatly Coaching Program. Click here to sign up for private mentoring from Danielle.

#63 - Grace and the Middle Path Oct 02, 2024

We all have that innate tendency to be hard on ourselves sometimes, and the concept of Grace can be confusing if we don't understand what it is or how it works. We know it's important to take personal responsibility, but we also know it's important to invite Grace into the process of personal growth. So how to do that?

This is what I call the Middle Path.

Join me this week as I explore insights into Grace in the hopes that it illuminates how generous Grace really is and what it looks like. You'll hear why the real skill of giving yourself (and others) the benefit of the doubt can be difficult, but necessary, how judgment makes personal growth harder, and how you can begin being more generous with yourself and others to build a better world, starting with you.

If you're ready to bring that dream in your heart that lives inside of you out into the world and you're wondering how you can get support, you're in luck! The Dare Greatly Creator 10-week program is happening this fall, starting soon, where you'll learn tools and strategies applicable to artists, creatives and entrepreneurs who also run a household, you can click here to register.

If you're wanting support for your older teen, young adult, or for yourself as a parent, you want to join our three month private coaching program, The Dare Greatly Coaching Program. Click here to sign up for private mentoring from Danielle.

What You'll Learn on this Episode:

Why grace is one of the most useful skills you can cultivate.
How judgment and holding yourself accountable are not the same things.
The true definition of the Middle Path and why it is a powerful place you want to operate from.
How grace makes you better at everything you want to accomplish.
My favorite ways to think about grace and how focusing too much on earning it is problematic.

Mentioned on the Show:

Stream more of Danielle's music on Spotify
Come to Italy with Danielle spring of 2025, click here for more info.
To work with Danielle for coaching, follow this link to learn more.
Join the Dare Greatly Creator Mastermind, fall semester ten week group starts soon. Click here to join.
If you're a parent who is wanting your teen or young adult work with Danielle, check out Dare Greatly Coaching.

#62 Stay MENtally Strong: Sean's Story / Suicide Prevention and Awareness Sep 04, 2024

This is one of the hardest topics and most emotional episodes that have ever been on the Dare Greatly Podcast, the topic of men's mental health and suicide.

Today's episode is special because it is so real and honest. My guests I am sharing with you have been through a really difficult time losing their husband and father to suicide. As you listen, you will gain insights on how to help your loved ones who are struggling. They are doing important work to minimize stigma with finding help and hope when you need it.

If you've ever felt alone, you don't know where to find help, Gina's foundation, Stay Mentally Strong will help you find resources and more answers of where to turn.

Today, Gina and Ellie Oliverson join me to share their incredible story of Sean and their powerful wisdom they've learned since his passing.

Sean was the last person in the world anyone would ever think would take his own life. Top of his class in college, a well-beloved orthodontist in our home town of Ogden, Utah, handsome, super fit, financially successful, just all the things, but very few knew how much he was suffering from anxiety, OCD, and not sleeping.

Gina and Ellie share what they've learned about men's mental health and how they feel called to make a difference in the space of making men's mental health more accessible, more easy and affordable for men to reach out before they are in crisis.

They're teaching us what it means to honor your loved one's memory while also turning heartbreak and grief into something that can help others who are going through similar hardships. Let's Stop waiting to get the help you or your loved one needs and thinking you need to be strong all the time by yourself.

It's time to disarm all the shame that keeps our men from seeking the support they need and take back the sense of control and the healing they need, if they feel like they've lost that.

For more resources, including links to connect with Gina and Ellie and the Stay MENtally Strong Foundation, see below:

Learn more about the Stay MENtally Strong Foundation here.
Follow Ellie's podcast, Her Horizon podcast on Apple Podcasts.
To learn more about retreats to Italy with Gina and her sister, click here.
To work with Danielle for coaching, follow this link to learn more.
Join the Dare Greatly Creator Mastermind, fall semester ten week group starts soon. Click here to join.
If you're a parent who is wanting your teen or young adult work with Danielle, check out Dare Greatly Coaching.

#61 - Imposter Syndrome, Artist Pep-talk Series Aug 26, 2024

We all want to feel like we are good enough. We all have an innate desire to feel confident, but Imposter Syndrome can keep us from feeling like we belong, no matter how hard we've worked or how accomplished we are. Why is that? What exactly is Imposter Syndrome? How do you know if you have it and if so, what can you do to minimize it?

One of the most important things you need to know on this journey from being blocked in your creativity to restoring your creative strength, vitality and inspiration is: you will feel like you don't belong. You will see others who are further along, who are "more talented", who seem to make it look easier, who have that special something you don't have, who have more accolades, and knowing that those feelings are normal, and not making it mean that you don't belong, it makes all the difference.

Join me this week to learn how to work with and heal Imposter Syndrome.

In this episode, you'll learn:

the top five challenges many people believe about Imposter Syndrome
how to overcome those challenges and move forward instead of feeling blocked
The three vital Truths you need to know to overcome it
How to cultivate new versions of yourself, versus being Past focused.
How to become mentally and emotionally stronger
My favorite way to think about owning your true power and authenticity

Mentioned on the show:

Join the Dare Greatly Creator Mastermind, fall semester ten week group starts soon. Click here to join.
If you're a parent who is wanting to have your teen or young adult work with Danielle, check out Dare Greatly Coaching.
Book - The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Song - Rocketship by Danielle Vaughn. download here
Follow Danielle on Spotify here.

Just in Time for Back-to-School

PRACTICE NEW SKILLS SERIES - ANXIETY with Dare Greatly Coaching LLC: Anxiety doesn't have to run the show! Want easy tools you can use immediately to help your loved one? In my Practice New Skills series, you can apply what you learn starting today. Applying what you know is the HARDEST part of relationships and family life! Especially in a fun way that is easy, positive, and builds connection. This series is made for families to give you tools to intentionally teach social and emotional skills while also building a stronger marriage and family. Download your practice skills here.

#60 Generational Healing (even when it's messy) Jul 30, 2024

Would you describe yourself as someone who could use some healing given what you've inherited from the generations who've gone before you? Do your parents or grandparents have some unresolved trauma that you're carrying?

This summer has been impactful for my family in that my cute dad recently passed away. My dad is really my biological uncle who adopted me when my mom passed away at a young age. Many of you have asked questions about my past, I'm sharing it here.

I'm so excited to dive into today's episode all about what it means to take the good from your previous generations, and manage the challenges that come with it, even when it's messy. Honoring your father and mother can be a beautiful thing, but it can also be really difficult if there's generational trauma and the previous generations haven't done the work of healing.

In this episode, I share some of my personal story with trauma to help you gain perspective of how generational healing works. You'll learn how to identify the post traumatic growth you've gained along the way, the difference between PTSD, and Complex PTSD, and leverage your childhood as a strength.

If you've ever struggled with wanting to build a better legacy for your family you are creating versus the one you inherited, this episode will give you perspective to navigate those situations with more intention.

What You'll Learn on this Episode:

Why generational healing is useful but can be difficult to do on your own without the right kind of support.
How to reframe trauma and see where you've experienced Post Traumatic Growth.
The importance of understanding the difference between PTDS, and Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Why building on the good you've inherited is important and how to identify your generational strengths.

If you worry about how to help your kids navigate today's world and you're wondering how to help them, you're in luck. My Free Guide for Parenting Teens is my go-to resource, where you'll learn tools and strategies applicable to children at any age, and you can click here to download.

#59 - Five MidLife Decisions Ahead of Time Jun 24, 2024

Making decisions ahead of time is a powerful place to operate from. When you consider what you want your midlife years to look like, you have options that can open up fulfillment and joy. Midlife does not have to be hard or sad.

This quote stopped me in my tracks and will not leave my mind. Consider it for yourself: "Ten years from now, you'd give anything to be this age again, this healthy, this cute, and have this time again. Go do something that makes you proud of yourself today."

If you're a mom whose children are starting to become more independent, you might be wondering what life will look like ten years from now. It can be hard to imagine when you've lost yourself in mothering. But if you're interested in still finding purpose, maybe it's overcoming loneliness, or setting yourself up for success with coping with empty nest syndrome, and embracing life to thrive after children leave, then you're going to love this episode.

Stevie Nicks said it best… "well i've been afraid of changin' / cause I built my life around you / but time makes you bolder / even children get older / and I'm getting older too…"

These lyrics speak to my soul. They did even when my kids were young. I can remember imagining how hard it would be to be at that place where your kids are no longer in your day to day, and it made me feel kind of melancholy.

But lately I've been thinking about the line "time makes you bolder." Is that actually true? And if so, what does that look like?

Listen in and discover how to make your midlife your best chapter yet.

FEATURED ON THE SHOW

Website, Danielle Vaughn Coaching for parents, young adults and older teens wanting support in dating, marriage, and building that dream in your heart.
Come join us inside the Dare Greatly Society, my group coaching program.
Stream more of Danielle's music on Spotify find more original music as well as new releases shared on the podcast.
Grab the Cheat Sheet for Parenting Teens and Young Adults here!

#58 - How Getting Support For Your Marriage Works May 22, 2024

My journey in the Marriage and Family Studies world has been influenced by lots of amazing mentors, from John Gottman to William Doherty, to Brene Brown.

Through their teachings, reading all their books, and my own experience and introspection, I came to understand the importance of fighting for your marriage.

It's a powerful way to approach your relationships and explore where a consumer mindset may be undermining your marriage.

Fighting for your marriage will allow you to show up fully with your partner, and it can transform the way you experience fulfillment in the most important relationship you will take on.

In this episode, I share what getting support for your marriage looks like, how it works, and how being intentional of who you let into your inner circle is one of the most important decisions you will make.

Through getting the right kind of support, you can access your highest level of marital happiness and make choices that create the outcomes you've always hoped for. Tune in this week to learn how.

WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER

How to assess if family and friends are Marriage Builders or Marriage Underminers.
Soft reasons for divorce and Hard reasons for divorce.
The importance of building a community of good mentors, and how to be a life-long learner.
How to assess your counselor or therapist if they are operating from a Personal Satisfaction bias or a Fighting for Your Marriage bias.
What happens when you fully understand and practice self-reflection and the power of thought work in your marriage.

FEATURED ON THE SHOW

Book, Take Back Your Marriage by William J. Doherty, PhD; offers practical tools for sticking together in a world that pulls us apart. A wise and timely book of advice on marriage from one of America's favorite therapists.
Book, Atomic Habits by James Clear. An easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones.
Website, Italy Retreats for Women - Make Life Sweet trips to Tuscany, Italy with Maria and Gina.
Website, Danielle Vaughn Coaching for parents, young adults and older teens wanting support in dating, marriage, and building that dream in your heart.
Come check out the Dare Greatly Society.
Stream more of Danielle's music on Spotify find more original music as well as new releases shared on the podcast.
Grab the Cheat Sheet for Parenting Teens and Young Adults here!

#57 - Trusting Your Body When You Have a Chronic Illness: Interview with My Friends Series - Shelby Hansen, Shelby Lives Vibrantly Jan 03, 2024

Do you or someone you love live with a chronic illness or with chronic pain? Then you're going to want to lean in and listen closely to Shelby Lives Vibrantly.

As a life coach, invisible illness warrior, and kidney transplant recipient, Shelby has navigated the waters of chronic fatigue and chronic pain for over two decades and can help you feel more energized and alive than ever before. Using a combination of nervous system regulation paired with mindset coaching, she helps moms who experience chronic conditions increase their energy, feel at peace with their diagnoses and body, and eliminate or decrease their physical symptoms without restrictive diets or costly supplements. She helps moms rewire their relationships with their bodies and their symptoms so that waking up can feel like the best part of their day again.

If you want to take what you're learning on the podcast and apply it to your unique circumstances, you need to join the Dare Greatly Society! It has individualized support for your marriage, family life, and that dream in your heart. Click here for more details.

What You'll Learn on this Episode:

How to live vibrantly even when you're managing chronic pain or chronic illness
Where additional healing can be found and how to understand the emotional component to healing.
Insights of how chronic pain can be worked through with the nervous system, and what 'pain reprocessing therapy' is.
Why 'acceptance' isn't the only approach to working with chronic pain.
What to do with Anger when it shows up due to a difficult diagnosis.
Tips for working through chronic pain in relationships with partners and how to better support each other.
How to face the fears of missing out when the body needs more rest than usual.

Mentioned on the show:

Book, Unlearn Your Pain by Howard Shubiner; offers cutting edge scientific information on the mind body connection and a complete guided program for recovery from mind body syndromes.
Book, The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing Chronic Pain by Alan Gordon
Website, Shelby K Hansen, the life coach for moms experiencing chronic fatigue and/or chronic pain, wanting to learn how to live vibrantly.
Come check out the Dare Greatly Society.
Stream more of Danielle's music on Spotify find more original music as well as new releases shared on the podcast.
Grab the Cheat Sheet for Parenting Teens and Young Adults here!

Artist Pep Talk - Jealousy and Creating Your Own Opportunities Dec 06, 2023

Have you ever noticed the emotion of jealousy come up in your creative endeavors? Sometimes it can really wreak havoc with our creativity and ability to enjoy accomplishing our goals. Maybe you've been inspired by others who have gone before you, a successful artist or creator who has accomplished what you want to accomplish, and you find yourself wishing you had what they had.

If you've ever found yourself feeling jealous or less-than, wishing opportunities would come your way that other people seem to get, or even at a complete loss of what to do with the emotion of jealousy, you'll want to learn and implement my framework of how to deal with jealousy in a healthy way.

Join me on today's episode where I'll show you how to tune into your jealousy, versus tune out so you can let its intelligence inform you how to create your own opportunities that will light you up.

If you want to take what you're learning on the podcast and apply it to your unique circumstances, you need to join the Dare Greatly Society! It has individualized support for your marriage, family life, and that dream in your heart. Click here for more details.

What You'll Learn on this Episode:

What to do with jealousy if you wish you had actionable tools to work with it.
Why resisting or avoiding your jealousy doesn't work and usually backfires.
How to get instant relief from being jealous.
The key to creating your own opportunities so you can move from 'wishing' to making yourself proud.

If you're wanting to have an antidote to the venom of jealousy - and get back into the joyful flow of creation without worrying about what other people are doing - today's episode is for you.

Creating your dreams takes courage and the willingness to dare greatly. I'm cheering you on.

Don't let jealousy stop you or slow you down.

Mentioned on the show:

Grab the Cheat Sheet for Parenting Teens and Young Adults here!
Coaching changed the way I enjoyed motherhood and honored my dreams in my heart, and I've witnessed it change the lives of hundreds of parents and young adults since. Click here to work with me for three months. (You'll be amazed at what working with a coach for just three months can do.)
Come check out the Dare Greatly Society.
Book, The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Stream more of my music on Spotify where I share my original music as well as new releases shared on the podcast.

#56 - Helping Teens and Young Adults Navigate Today's Challenges - 5 Vital Skills to Teach Your Teen Today Nov 21, 2023

Show Notes Podcast

I am in the trenches of parenting older teens and young adults myself, and it is not easy. And many of the people I work with come to me wanting support in their parenting given today's challenges. I'm teaching five skills you'll want to adopt in your parenting tool kit no matter how old or young your children are, the skills your child needs in order to navigate the unique challenges of today.

If you've ever found yourself feeling worried for your teen, out of your element, or even at a complete loss of how to help your teen, you'll want to learn and implement these five skills, it's never too late.

I've boiled it down to five skills I believe teens and young adults need these days to face their future with more self-trust, and if they implement these skills, they will be far more prepared for the unique challenges and difficulties today's world presents.

Join me on this episode to discover what to do with negative emotion, how to support your older child when they're struggling, and how to apply all the concepts we learn here on the podcast and practice them in their everyday lives.

If you want to take what you're learning on the podcast and apply it to your unique circumstances, you need to join the Dare Greatly Society! It has individualized support for your marriage, family life, and that dream in your heart. Click here for more details.

What You'll Learn on this Episode:

5 vital skills your teen or young adult needs to navigate today's world
How to be the Allower of emotions, versus the Judger, so you can build more confidence and self-trust.
What keeps us stuck in low self-worth and what to do instead.
Where real self-worth comes from and how to help your kids identify it in themselves.
How to assess what your unique strengths are and how to lead with them versus swimming in unhelpful comparisons
How you'll have so much more confidence, peace, and clarity in your parenting when you use these skills as a foundation for guiding your children.

Mentioned on the show:

Grab the Cheat Sheet for Parenting Teens and Young Adults here!
Coaching changed the way I enjoyed motherhood and honored my dreams in my heart, and I've witnessed it change the lives of hundreds of parents and young adults since. Click here to work with me for three months. (You'll be amazed at what working with a coach for just three months can do.)
Come check out the Dare Greatly Society.
Sign up for Coaching for Men by clicking here, six week coaching series special offer. (space is limited.)
Stream more of my music on Spotify where I share my original music as well as new releases shared on the podcast.

# 55 - Men and Coaching Nov 02, 2023

Today's episode is directed towards how life coaching benefits men, husbands and fathers. If I could go back and talk to my young-married self, learning what I've learned through studying Marriage and Family, I would have supported my husband a little differently over the years.

While being a husband and father in today's culture is full of more opportunity than ever before, it can also feel like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. You might think you have to be strong all the time and not know who to talk to when you are feeling weighed down. You might feel awkward talking about what you're worried about and you might not want to be perceived as weak. Whatever you're worried about right now, coaching can help.

Tune in this week as I share some of the ways I help the men I coach. I'm sharing the three things men need to know as they learn how to self-regulate frustration, anger, and the fight-or-flight instincts they deal with as they move through their career and juggling marriage and fatherhood so they can feel more supported while knowing what to do with juggling it all.

I have room for three clients between now and the end of the year that you can sign up for right now! The Coaching for Men program is available for $349 for six weeks. Check it out by clicking here!

If you want to take what you're learning here on the podcast and apply it in your unique circumstances, you need to join the Dare Greatly Society three month group coaching program: We start our next group mid-January. Get into the program by clicking here. (space is limited)

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ON THIS EPISODE:

The problem with growing up with an emotionally unavailable father and what to do about it.
Why men struggle with knowing what to do with emotions and how to help them.
My experience with helping my husband and how it's improved our marriage.
What men want more than anything else, versus what women want.
The importance of understanding our nervous system programming and how to reprogram it if it isn't serving us.
How to self-heal if you are constantly in 'fight or flight' mode and how to use a diffferent fuel that doesn't push loved ones away.

MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Coaching taught me how to self-heal without years of therapy (although we love all the good therapists!) and I've watched it change the lives of hundreds of women, teens, and young adults since. Are you wondering if it is right for you? Let's meet over zoom and see if it's right for you, click here to schedule a free consult.
Come check out the Dare Greatly Society
If you're a parent who is a self-learner and enjoys knowing how to best support your kids in today's challenging world, I want to help you take your parenting to the next level. Interested? Purchase the Dare Greatly Parenting course here.
Grab the Preparing Teens Cheat Sheet for the five vital skills they'll need to navigate today's world and overcome ANY challenge. click here.
Listen to more of my music on Spotify for streaming.

Artist Pep Talk: Finding Inspiration - The Muse Sep 26, 2023

What's the difference between those who struggle with finding inspiration for their art and those who are receiving new ideas regularly? Between those who are lit up by inspiration and those who can't find it? Artist Dates.

Perhaps your creative spark is simply suffocating beneath the weight of all your responsibilities.

For us to blossom and flourish, it requires taking the time to refill your cup, and we do this with what Julia Cameron calls Artist Dates.

Whether you have a packed full schedule, or are in a season with time on your hands, we all do better when we carve out a little space for new scenery, new stimulation for the senses, and a fresh perspective to clear our heads.

Julie Cameron is convinced that the Artist Date is the antidote to a lack of inspiration, and that the Muse isn't only for the smart, talented, or well-connected. She wants to support you when you're in the midst of your messy middle and life's responsibilities, and that's exactly what I'm sharing with you today.

What You'll Learn on this Episode:

How 5 famous artists from contrasting styles and mediums found their inspiration, and how you can too by following their lead.
Why even the most successful, resilient people lose their creative edge and want to give up sometimes, and what to do about it instead.
Where to start if you are new to Artist Dates.
The secret to overcoming creative blocks and regularly connecting with (or reconnecting with) your Muse.

Mentioned on the show:

If you'd like to join the Dare Greatly Creator Mastermind, then come join our fall semester ten week group. Click here to join.
If you're a parent who is wanting to have your teen or young adult work with Danielle, check out Dare Greatly Coaaching.
Book - The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Song - Rocketship by Danielle Vaughn. download here
Follow Danielle on Spotify here.

#54 - When a Child is Taking Advantage of Your Kind Nature Sep 11, 2023

In today's episode, we're talking about when a child, and by that, I mean an older child - a young adult - is taking advantage of your kind nature. If you have young children, this will still be relevant to you, because I love to think about parenting with the end in mind - which is to raise happy, resilient kids who thrive out in the world and who we have a fulfilling, balanced relationship of give and take together as they get older and as we get older.

This topic is something that I've experienced as a sibling, as a sister, but not as a parent, and I want to be upfront about that because I'm speaking as a sister who's seen this happen in the family, and I'm speaking as a coach who coaches parents on this dynamic, when a child is taking advantage of your good heart, your big loving heart, your kind nature.

I will always mourn the version of my brother I thought he'd be when we grew up. He never became that person. And so it's sad to me. But it's also okay, because I believe that this life isn't the end and that broken things find healing even on the other side of heaven.

What I've decided is that I will always be kind to my brother. Sometimes, kindness looks different than being "nice." In other words, I will always tell him the truth. I don't pretend anymore that his choices don't hurt me and that I'm not sad.

I used to pretend. He has a difficult time with regulating his emotions, so often what he'll do if you even hint that you don't like something he's doing, like continuing to drink even though it's ruining his health, he'll yell and fly off the handle and swear and just have a big man tantrum. It's not fun.

But I want to offer you a promise here. I feel that strongly about this, that as you learn to tolerate your child's anger, it's one of the kindest things you can do for yourself and for your child, and it is THE MOST powerful parenting skill you can build.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ON THIS EPISODE:

How to set better boundaries to help your child think through consequences, build emotion regulation eventually, and build self-trust.
The difference between being 'nice' and being 'kind' in your parenting.
How to identify and be honest with your emotions in order to take care of your heart.
Why it's not personal when children choose unwisely.
My favorite truth to anchor your parenting in: (hint - two things can be equally true at the same time.)

MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

When you're ready to turn these insights from the podcast into action in your own life, come check out Dare Greatly Coaching with Danielle.
If you're a musician, an artist, an entrepreneur, a coach who is ready to create that thing you are wanting to create, I want to help you get your work out into the world. Interested? Join the Dare Greatly Creator 10 week coaching program here.
Join the Dare Greatly Newsletter here.
Download 'Old Man Moses' song by clicking here.

I'm running a 10 week coaching program this fall! This is for anyone who wants to create that thing that is calling to them to create, but they want some support, guidance, and coaching to help them get it done. It's affordably priced, click here to join me. We start September 12th, 2023. Space is limited.

#53 Why I Love Future Focus, and Why You Will Too Aug 28, 2023

I've learned that if we better understand how to set our Future Self up for success, we can trust ourselves at every stage, build a friendly relationship with who we will become down the road, and that there is tremendous power in this.

This is why I love Future Focus and why I think you will too.

Many of us have some painful circumstances from our pasts and don't know how to keep the past where it belongs; we bring it into our future. If this is something you struggle with and you want a better idea of what you need to do, this episode is for you.

Tune in this week for a fresh look at how to get excited about your future. I'm sharing tips and mindset shifts so you can set your Future Self up for the best possible outcomes. Part of this will involve honoring your dreams for yourself and saying yes to them, even though you don't know how to make them come true, yet.

I'm running a 10 week coaching program this fall! This is for anyone who wants to create that thing that is calling to them to create, but they want some support, guidance, and coaching to help them get it done. It's affordably priced, click here to join me. We start September 12th, 2023. Space is limited.

What You'll Learn on this Episode:

Why, as humans, our brains don't like to think about our Future Self.
How to help your teenagers and young adults when they are in the middle of an Existentail Crisis thinking about their future.
How to stop wishing your past were different and make peace with it moving forward.
Why even healthy humans have pitfalls and what to do about yours.
How to build a healthy relationship with your Future Self and stop thinking of her as a stranger.

Mentioned on the Show:

When you're ready to turn these insights from the podcast into action in your own life, come check out Dare Greatly Coaching with Danielle.
If you're a musician, an artist, an entrepreneur, a coach who is ready to create that thing you are wanting to create, I want to help you get your work out into the world. Interested? Join the Dare Greatly Creator 10 week coaching program here.
Join the Dare Greatly Newsletter here.

Artist Pep Talk: Spiritual Electricity Aug 04, 2023

There's one tool I learned about when I first started to take my creativity and art more seriously, and it's still a foundational practice that grounds me every day. That tool is: Morning Pages, or as I call them, Artist Pages. You may not know what Artist Pages are, but this tool will help you tap into Spiritual Electricity and serve as a guidepost as you navigate your creative recovery.

Almost everyone I talk to who is creative doesn't seem to feel confident in their creativity all the time. However, when you don't feel grounded in your unique role, it slows you down and causes you to hide. So, if you want to know how to tap into your own brand of spiritual electricity, today's episode is for you.

Tune in this week to start being led by a creative force that wants to partner with you in your creative endeavors. I'm sharing why spiritual electricity is so powerful, how to implement a simple practice that puts your Inner Critic in her proper place, and I'm showing you where I recommend you start so you can enjoy more spiritual electricity with your creativity in a simple way.

What You'll Learn on this Episode:

Why our creativity can sometimes be hard to access and what to do if it is.
How spiritual electricity helps you stay grounded and honor your authenticity.
Where to start if you are new to honoring your creativity.
The evolution of my spiritual electricity practice and how I've kept creating when feeling stuck.

Mentioned on the show:

If you'd like to join the Dare Greatly Creator Mastermind, then come join our fall semester ten week group. Click here to join.
If you're a parent who is wanting to have your teen or young adult work with Danielle, check out Dare Greatly Coaaching.
Book - The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
Song - Rocketship by Danielle Vaughn. download here
Follow Danielle on Spotify here.

#52 - Leading With Your Strengths in Business & Motherhood with Ceri Payne Jul 25, 2023

I'm excited to introduce you to today's guest. I've wanted to share her with you ever since she became my business coach last year and helped me organize my time and focus on my priorities in business and motherhood.

Hearing her perspective on leading with your strengths will give you new ways to think about what you are capable of, and it compliments the work we do as mothers. In fact, without knowing what your strengths are, there's a common pitfall of chasing success that isn't tailored to your unique purpose.

Sometimes, it can feel like you're spinning your wheels in motherhood and in business if you're juggling both. Time Management and Strategy Coach for Entrepreneurs, Ceri Payne, is here to help you understand where our pitfalls are coming from when feeling stuck, and how you can start to make powerful shifts in your beliefs that can help you move forward with more confidence.

Tune in this week to hear from the brilliant Ceri Payne. She's sharing everything you need to know about managing entrepreneurship and motherhood with more confidence. We're discussing how our beliefs shape our reality in both roles, what it feels like when you find balance in your schedule, and some of the ways you can lead with your strengths.

What You'll Learn on this Episode:

What leading with your strengths means and how to be more aware of yours.
How Ceri's background as a special-ed curriculum creator has helped her in her work as a business strategy coach.
Why Ceri saw a need to help mothers balance their dream businesses with motherhood.
What changes when you understand what your own strengths are, and how to stop comparing yourself to others' strengths.
How your Time Management is unique and can be tailored specifically to your needs.
Why your brain's beliefs about being successful in motherhood AND business can set you up for success.
How to work with Ceri if you are wanting help with Time Management and business strategy.

Mentioned on the Show:

Ceri Payne on Instagram
Coaching with Ceri for ambitious, high-achieving professionals wanting to balance work and family.
Dare Greatly Coaching with Danielle Vaughn.
Direct Message Danielle for getting on the waitliest for the Dare Greatly Artist Mastermind group coming fall, 2023.

#51 - Givers and Takers Jul 14, 2023

Have you ever found yourself confused about when to say Yes to something you don't really want to do, but feel you should, and when to say No? Have you ever said Yes and secretly hated it? Or said No and felt selfish? The truth is there are lots of good intended people who secretly wish they didn't say Yes all the time and there are good people who say no who aren't selfish.

In this week's episode, we're going to break down how to like your reasons for when you choose to take on the Giver role and when you choose to take on the Taker role. I'm helping you consider your intentionality behind each role so you can align your reasons with your values.

I'm also teaching how to teach your kids to be healthy Givers.

Join me as we explore how to be a healthy Giver versus an unhealthy Giver, and a healthy Taker versus an unhealthy Taker. I'll share common examples that illustrate how different intentionality can lead to different outcomes and offer practical tips for operating from reasons that help you feel empowered.

What You'll Learn on this Episode:

The hidden ways your reasons for Giving or Taking may be holding you back and making it harder than it needs to be.
How to help your child get out of their comfort zone and be a Giver without manipulating or guilt-tripping them.
Real-life examples of how to shift your intentionality if your reasons for being a Giver are causing resentment.
Why getting crystal clear on your reasons for being a Taker matter, and how to choose intentions that align with your values.

Do you wonder if coaching would really help you? Is coaching something you want to try, but you don't know if you're the right fit for it? Schedule a consult call with Danielle, completely free, you'll have the opportunity to ask Danielle your questions and get unstuck from whatever is needing some attention. So click here to schedule today!

Artist Pep-Talk: Your Life is a Work of Art Jun 30, 2023

Welcome to the first episode in a new series here at Dare Greatly Coaching: Artist Pep-Talk. These episodes are specifically for those of you who are interested in accessing more of your creativity. I'll be teaching concepts from Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way; A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, speaking to the topics that are most important to all the creative folks listening, whether you consider yourself as a Creator or wish you could be.

Whether you're a musician, a coach building a business like I have, a yoga teacher, a stay-at-home mom, a doctor, or any other kind of human, when you're in this society of ours, it can start to feel like your creative yearnings are frivolous. It seems like there isn't time to be creative or pay attention to your artistic dreams. But the more important question here is, is there such a thing as a non-creative human? And do I honor my creativity or do I dismiss it and therefor feel unfulfilled?

Tune into this episode to discover whether you are allowing yourself to say Yes to your creativity, or whether your brain is thinking too narrowly on what it means to be an Artist. I'm discussing the psychology behind the thought that your life is a work of art, why I believe this thought is so empowering, and how to be more open-minded in the way you think of yourself in terms of having more fun with your creativity. Life is meant to have to some fun and fulfillment. Saying Yes to your inner artist is the way.

What You'll Learn on this Episode:

Some of the reasons your brain is going to this idea you aren't creative or aren't really an Artist.
Why I don't believe there's any such thing as a non-creative human.
The reasons we generally dismiss our creativity.
Why some Artists haven't succeeded in their art...yet.
How to question yourself with a wider lens, so you can decide if you truly believe your life is a work of art.
Why I believe we actually need more Artists who say yes to their creativity in the world.

Mentioned on the show:

When you're ready to take what you're learning here on the show, and apply it to your own life, then come check out coaching with Danielle.
If you're an Artist who is looking for support in creating what you were meant to create, I want to help take your contribution to the next level. Interested? Shoot a direct message to Danielle on Instagram.
book, The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity.
Shawn Colvin official musician site.
Purchase the song Rocketship by Danielle Vaughn.

#50 - Purpose over Perfection - Make It Sweet, Tuscan Retreat Jun 12, 2023

Have you ever struggled to find the right time, especially when you're in the thick of running a household, and raising your beautiful kids, have you ever found yourself wanting to take a little break, a little vacation and just have a breather, a reset, and some space to reconnect to yourself, your dreams, your inner voice, your purpose?

You love being a mother, you love your life, but you also would love something to rekindle your spark, to light your fire, maybe you need some girl time, but you've told yourself not yet - you're too needed on the homefront?

I certainly have. And my guests today are here to show us how they felt the same way too, and how they've created the exact experience your soul might be craving to have those needs, that inner fulfillment you are yearning for, met.

In this episode, travel experts Maria and Gina, share their dream of taking women to Tuscany, Italy - in an easy, affordable way. You'll discover:

How to make room for an adventure even when it feels hard.
Why Italy holds magic for your motherhood, your dreams and your marriage.
The Italian approach to creating purpose over perfection.
How to rekindle friendships with women that will restore your soul in a supportive way.
Why everything is figureoutable, even when it doesn't feel like it is.

If you want to stop feeling stuck and rekindle your spark in every way, these lessons learned from Maria and Gina are for you.

I met Maria and Gina years ago when our kids were toddlers and was immediately impressed by them. Then, I saw them run their own businesses alongside motherhood while mastering the art of the side-hustle.

They work with their Italian-American mother in her business Four Retro Sisters, which is a vintage/modern handcrafted shop for hand-sewn aprons. They ship their aprons all over the world to happy shop owners, grandmothers, and women so they can make magic in their homes.

In addition to the apron business, their Make Life Sweet - Tuscan Retreats they hold in Italy twice a year help women discover the hidden gems of Tuscany, Italy. The days are spent exploring medieval hilltop towns, delighting in authentic food, and enjoying off-the-beaten path experiences.

I hope you'll put Maria's and Gina's wisdom into action as soon as you can. If you want to go on an adventure - and nurture deep, meaningful friendships - this is the way to do it!

Italy has never been easier and more affordable!

#49 - You Are Only Just Beginning May 24, 2023

This week, I'm discussing a concept that might be difficult to adopt if you're in the messy middle of mid-life or feeling weary thinking about the past; the concept that you are only just beginning.

In her book, You Are Only Just Beginning, by Morgan Harper Nichols, she uses lessons from Mother Nature to illustrate this concept in a poetic, masterful way.

Many of us go through life thinking we've done all our important things in our younger years. But what if you could approach each season with a wider sense of possibility, optimism and a fresh perspective that your story is still unfolding? There is so much more to your story!

Tune in this week to discover why this beautiful concept is so important. I'm sharing the value of believing in fresh starts and giving you ideas of how to think about your life moving forward in a way that will generate motivation, excitement and a greater sense of possibility.

#48 - Making Room for Grace Apr 25, 2023

Do you ever find yourself imagining worst-case scenarios when you see your children in the messy middle of behaviors you don't like? It's difficult to see positive outcomes from negative behaviors - but that is exactly what I am teaching today, how to make room for grace in your parenting and help your children own their results.

This doesn't just apply to parenting though. I'm helping you consider how to think about the future in ways that serve you, and giving you tips and tools to feed your brain thoughts that are more helpful and open to possibility.

It can be difficult to imagine the future without leaning towards a negativity bias. Join me as we explore how to recognize and shift unproductive 'future thinking' in your parenting and in your own life.

I'm sharing in more detail the example of how I helped my son with his video games to illustrate how he worked through it where he took ownership of his results that lead to him regulating himself without me nagging. I'm also offering practical tips for generating more 'future thinking' that serves you and helps you own more exciting, confident, successful results you can be proud of.

What you'll learn on this episode:

The hidden ways we think about our children may be holding them back and doing them a disservice.
Actionable tips for identifying and redirecting the brain to make room for grace in your thinking.
Real-life examples of how imagining worst-case scenarios can create what you don't want instead of what you do want.
The power of thinking about the future in terms of possibility and excitement versus negative outcomes.
Why changing the way you show up in your parenting can help your children own their results in powerful ways and build more connection in the relationship.

Mentioned on the show:

Mother Daughter Relationships workshop, sign up here.
Get on the Dare Greatly Newsletter, here.
Free coaching consult call, click here.
If you're wanting to join an amazing group of parents who are applying what you're learning on the podcast, then come join the Dare Greatly Society.

#47 - How to Help Your Teen Be the Hero of their Own Story with Joey Mascio Apr 10, 2023

Many parents feel overwhelmed with helping their teens navigate the use of phones, socical media, and video games, in such a way where they learn to regulate themselves and become the hero of their own story. I hear from many parents that they don't want to be the 'bad buy' - but they know they need to step in and guide their teens with their use of phones and technology.

My guest on this episode is someone who has a brilliant approach when it comes to helping teens set goals, decide who they want to become, own their results and be the hero of their own story. Joey Mascio is the creator of a coaching program called Sidekick to Hero. His coaching is perfect for teens ages 12 - 16 and includes a gamified mindset training app that looks and feels like a video game where the teen is the main character. Teens can watch short, powerful training videos and then complete challenges in the real world.

My own son worked with Joseph for an eight week coaching series where I saw powerful shifts in his ability to regulate himself with video games and make goals he is proud of. His mental resilience increased exponentially, and his confidence in himself to pursue his goals has shifted in powerful ways.

If you're working on your relationship with your teen, or you're working on improving your parenting strategy, you're going to find so many gems in our conversation.

Listen in today as Joey shares his top tips for helping teens write their own 'hero story' and how to feel more confident. He's busting the myth that parenting teens is hard, showing you how to shift your mindset that you have to own your teen's results, (hint: teens should take ownership of their own results), and sharing his best advice for parents who are wondering how to help their teens thrive.

What You'll Learn on this Episode:

Why Joey loves working with teens and the reason he's so effective with this age group.
The difference between taking on your teen's results as your own, and letting your teen own their own results.
How you can work on your relationship with your teen and make improvements in their time management.
One of the most important parenting factors that can improve improve your teen's chances of taking charge of their future.
Joey's insights for how to talk to a teen who isn't regulating themselves very well.
Why the story your teen is telling themselves is so important to understand, and how to help them write a better story.
The difference between what teens struggle with today versus their parents.
Joey's tips on working with your teen, and your real role.

Mentioned on the show:

When you're ready to work with Danielle and take what you're learning on the podcast deeper in your own life, then come check out coaching with Danielle.
Sidekick to Hero coaching with Joey Mascio

#46 - What to Say, When You Don't Know What to Say Feb 20, 2023

Sometimes we don't know what to say when our loved ones are distressed. Especially if we're struggling with our own feelings of overwhelm and frustration. However, knowing what to say when we don't know what to say IS possible, and I want to teach you the framework I use with my own loved ones so you have more connection and influence in your relationships.

When our loved ones are hurting or distressed, we tend to take on one of two roles: the Fixer or the Trust Builder. Most of us on default go into Fixer mode too soon, before our loved ones are ready. When we do this, we run into problems, such as shutdown, stalemates, not being listened to, and disconnection.

Instead of not being listened to, I'm showing you how to get super grounded in your energy and know what to say so you can develop trust with your loved ones: they will WANT to listen to you when they have problems that need to be solved. The framework I'm teaching is called Emotion Coaching, developed by Dr.(s) John and Julie Gottman of the Gottman Institute.

Once you implement Emotion Coaching into your life, you will know how to handle any BIG emotions your loved ones have.

Imagine how powerful that will be in your family legacy! Many of us were never taught this. This episode will change everything in terms of your confidence to handle anything your loved ones are facing that may seem overwhelming. Learn how to be a Trust Builder of goodness for your loved ones so they feel empowered to solve their problems with you as their guide.

#45 - Goals with Heart Jan 23, 2023

I've noticed for myself, my children, my music students, and my clients, that sometimes we don't have a healthy relationship with goals and intentions. Especially if we're struggling with believing it's okay to have desires, we don't want to go all in with desire if it feels like a never ending cycle of wanting more or never feeling good enough.

"Desire is a teacher: When we immerse ourselves in it without guilt, shame or clinging, it can show us something special about our own minds that allows us to embrace life fully." - Mark Epstein, Open to Desire

This is at the very root of setting goals with heart. Something beautiful happens when you start to examine your desires. You begin to set goals because you know that if you don't, you can inadvertently shut down your potential to grow.

Desire hurts so good. It is an ache that we will never escape from, unless we are shutting it down and numbing our capacity for joy. When we numb out our inner desires and wants, it affects all our senses, as well as our capacity to feel alive.

Goals with heart will give you a straightforward path toward a healthy relationship with goals. Focus on how you want to FEEL to fuel your actions, and who you are becoming along the way. This will give your goals some soul, your goals will have heart. And this is a beautiful thing, friend.

#44 - Let Your Heart Be Light : caring too much about other people's opinions Dec 16, 2022

What does it mean to let your heart be light? Did you know there are ways to not let other people's opinions weigh you down? I'm not just talking about not caring what other people think, but throughout the festive season, you can decide right now to create a better experience as you navigate all the gatherings with extended family and show up exactly as you want without letting other people's judgments weigh on you.

Of course, we can't control anybody else's opinions of us, but today, I'm going to help you create a vision of real confidence and authenticity, and show you how to resonate in more self-compassion. So, if you're ready to let your heart be light this holiday season, listen closely.

Tune in this week to discover what it means to be caring, without caring "too much" and fall into the people-pleasing dynamic that leaves you feeling resentful. I'm sharing two simple, practical tips to implement that guarantee you will experience more peace on earth, not only this time of year, but moving forward for years to come.

If you want to gift your loved ones an amazing Christmas gift this year, I've got just the thing for you. Grab a three month membership to Dare Greatly that will get activated right after Christmas, along with a notebook and pretty pen to wrap up and a printable gift certificate! Go to daniellevaughncoaching.com for all the details!

What You'll Learn on this Episode:

Why "caring too much" is not a problem, and the REAL definition of what it means to be Confident and caring at the same time.
What it means to live your life from Authenticity versus people-pleasing.
Two considerations that will help you let your heart be light, versus being weighed down by other people's criticisms or judgments of you.

#43 - Three Truths to Escape the Mom Guilt Trap Nov 11, 2022

In a culture where moms place high expectations on themselves (and we do so in order to be the best moms we can be), what many of us lack is the ability to manage the emotion of guilt in a healthy way. When we're thinking it's our fault for a child's poor choices, it's vital to take time to own what is ours as mothers to own, and let go of what is not ours to own, so you can set yourself free from the burden of Mom Guilt.

This episode offers a practical approach for escaping the mom guilt trap so we can experience more peace in our parenting. If you identify as someone who experiences a lot of guilt, and often feel discouraged, frustrated, or hard on yourself for your child's choices, you're in the right place.

Listen in and learn what to do when you are in the thick of experiencing Mom Guilt. Spoiler alert: the solution here isn't to be hard on yourself in order to do better.

Learn powerful mindset shifts for trusting yourself with more confidence in how you parent and teach and connect, no matter your child's age or stage.

Because yes, parenting is hard! It demands a lot of us. But trusting yourself and the way you showed up as a parent is available to you, mistakes and all. And nothing from your past can keep you from stepping into trusting yourself more in the present, and moving forward in the future as you create a family and a legacy you are proud of, without guilt and without regret. I want this for you!

#42 - Growth Mindset Momentum: The #1 Question I Get Asked about Raising Talented Kids Oct 13, 2022

Over the course of my music teaching career and through the programs I run in my coaching practice, I've had the privilege of working with very talented kids and very intelligent parents and doing countless work on Growth Mindset myself. Growth Mindset is a lens I help ALL of my clients and music students develop, and I've learned some powerful lessons about how to cultivate it that I want to share with you today.

If you've ever felt worried about how to build your child's self-esteem and help them enjoy their talents, you have to tune in. You might think you are building your child's self-esteem when you tell them how amazing they are, but in truth, I'm showing you why this is not helpful in building motivation for your child to become the best they can be.

Listen in to discover why I believe the way we compliment our child matters; how as parents, we have the power to either help our children have strong internal motivation, or we're actually taking away from their internal drive to do their best, without meaning to. It comes down to knowing how to praise our child in such a way that builds TRUE self-esteem.

What you'll learn on this episode:

Why Growth Mindset is so powerful in raising confident kids.
The Three powerful lessons I've learned about motivating children to develop their talents and what NOT to do.
How to help your child when she is comparing herself to others who are 'more talented.'
The best way to praise your child versus telling them, 'you're amazing!' (and why that actually hurts their self-esteem.)
The emotions you need to build tolerance in with yourself so you can help your child tolerate their own tricky emotions.

Mentioned on the show:

When you're ready to apply what you're learning on the podcast to a more personalized approach, then come check out Dare Greatly Coaching with Danielle.
Dr. Carol Dweck, Growth Mindset
Follow Danielle on Instagram
Grab the How to Compliment Your Child guide here.

#41 - More Faith Sep 25, 2022

Sometimes I am asked how to have more faith. And whether you consider yourself as someone with a lot of faith, or you don't affiliate with an organized religion, but you know there's a loving presence that is bigger than you and wants your greatest good, I have a lot to say about faith and I think you'll find some gold nuggets in here that will change the way you think about prayer.

From prayers of fear to prayers of faith, I'm speaking to the difference between the two types of prayers, so lean in and get ready for an intimate peak into how I have found a sure way to access the powers of heaven to trust my parenting journey with more faith.

You'll discover how to take your prayers to a deeper sense of faith and connection. I'm offering advice on what I've learned from spending most of my time in my earlier years praying a prayer of fear, and why I now know those prayers left me feeling more disconnected.

Learning how to pray with more faith has shifted my confidence and connection with God in a profound way, and I'm sharing it all in this episode.

#40 Lessons from 30 Years Together Sep 01, 2022

Why is marriage worth the effort? How does a couple work through challenges and keep choosing each other given their differences?

These are relationship questions I work through with my clients, as well as questions I've pondered over the 30 years I've been married to Ethan.

We just celebrated our 30 year wedding anniversary. In today's episode, Ethan and I discuss our challenges we've worked through, how we approach creating 'shared meaning' in our relationship, and based on our experiences and trials, what makes a good marriage.

I know many of you are wondering how Ethan is doing since his stroke, so I'm sharing an update on how we've rebuilt our lives together since that hardship, and how it pertains to how you can work on your marriage relationship when you experience setbacks to how you thought things would go, but life has something different in mind.

#39 - Motivation: It's Not What You Think Jul 21, 2022

Motivation is a skill more than it is a mood, and when you learn to build it as a skill, you will be amazed at what you can achieve.

Listen in today to find out the truth about motivation, all the benefits of overcoming resistance, and how to generate motivation in yourself and your children when doing hard things.

What you will discover:

The common myths about motivation and how to work with your resistance.
What to do when you feel apathy or dread.
How to cultivate motivation in your children to do their best and stick to hard things.
Why being hard on yourself (or your children) isn't useful when motivation is low.

Our desires are important. They are the roadmap to follow towards living a fulfilled, full life that has meaning. If your motivation is low or if you have a loved one who is struggling with their motivation, this episode will give you actionable tools to start using today.

How to Enjoy Your Body More through the Summer Months Jun 22, 2022

If you could go through the entire summer without worrying about your body image, what would that change for you in terms of enjoying yourself more?

Maybe you're worried of being in a swimsuit, your legs in shorts, your weight, your lack of a suntan. Does this sound familiar?

If it does, I want to invite you to do something extraordinary with me this summer. Make peace with where your body is, today, and cultivate a little body peace, one step at a time.

I am teaching you how to do this with the things I've learned after working with women clients of all ages. It's vital we have tools to cultivate our own version of authentic beauty standards and health and nutrition goals.

In this episode, I share what authentic beauty standards are on your own terms, and how you can quiet the loud voices of body shame if that's something that comes up for you during the summer months.

If you have the urge to enjoy a better experience with your body, it's time to move toward health and wellness goals that are authentic to your unique body. Today, I tell you how to do just that!

#37 How to Talk with Kids about World Events May 27, 2022

How comfortable are you talking about sad or scary world events?

Maybe you are very open in your family. Maybe you don't know where to start.

But thinking about your children and building their tolerance for the hard things that happen in the world, you'll want to be in tune to your child's readiness.

In this episode, I break down why showing your children how to find answers is the ultimate key to helping your kids feel safe in the world.

I want you to feel so grounded talking about it and to start building your child's distress tolerance so they don't feel alone in the hard things.

Grab your copy of my new PDF download, Conversation Starters: How to Talk with Your Kids About Scary Things. It gives you question prompts and small scripts to facilitate connecting conversations. It's the truest shortcut to being able to talk about hard things!

In this episode you will discover:

How to start the conversation, the soft "lead ins".
How to take your child's emotional or sensitivity temperature.
Why you need to be the first one in on these conversations.
Why talking about it is so important.
How to know if your child feels safe, moving forward.

My goal is to give you some strategies, even some question prompts and scripts to work through with your kids to help them build some resilience skills and distress tolerance, and some connection with you when they are faced with world events that are sad.

I'm passionate about helping prepare children to be emotionally resilient, especially during hard times.

And I love helping you show up in your parenting and giving you practical solutions so can start meaningful conversations that build closeness and some resiliency.

#36 Ten Things Happy Moms Know Apr 21, 2022

If you could clarify your parenting values in ten principles, what would they be?

Maybe you know exactly what your values are, the things that are important to you in parenting, your truths you want to pass on to your kids, your 'no matter whats'. Maybe you have no idea?

If you aren't sure, I want to invite you to do some digging with me.

I am sharing my parenting principles and teaching you how to do the same in an upcoming course. It's in this program that you will truly parent with so much confidence, and reinvent your parenting strategy from the ground up.

This is not about being hard on yourself as a mom, or thinking you are doing it wrong. It's bigger than that.

In this episode, I share what parenting principles guide my connection with my kids, why it's important to know yours, and how to become more grounded when you interact with your children so you can look back and truly love the way you showed up as a mom.

It doesn't matter how old or young your children are, this episode applies. If you have the urge to enjoy this thing called parenting more, it's time to clarify what's important to you, and why. Today, I tell you how I do that so that you can too.

#35 Men and Anger Mar 18, 2022

This episode addresses an issue that many women deal with in their marriages and I want to give you some insight and strategies on what to do with issues relating to men and anger.

One thing to keep in mind: this isn't in the context of abuse, men and anger and abuse or domestic violence. That's a different topic and discussion. I'm speaking to the couple who is in a healthy relationship, but experiences some tension around the emotion of anger, and who is wondering what to do with that tension.

My main questions in addressing this topic are:

1. What is healthy anger, and what constitutes anger issues?
2. Is it okay for men to be angry? And if so, what does that look like?
3. How can we reframe anger as a valid human emotion versus a character flaw?
4. When is Anger useful? And when is it not useful?
5. How can I deal with an angry husband? What strategies will help me when I'm uncomfortable with my husband's anger?

Anger has such a negative reputation compared to other emotions. Perhaps the lack of respect for it as a valid human emotion comes from some cultural or religious reasons, and of course how it can devolve into violence.

But more and more, psychologists are giving anger its due respect as a valid emotion to pay attention to, since its valuable qualities include pointing out when we are out of alignment with our values, and how it motivates and energizes us to solve problems.

Anger holds important information about how to love each other better.

This is about learning how to problem solve together if you are uncomfortable with the emotion of anger and how your husband expresses it.

Being upset is part of the human experience. Now what?

Listen in this week to learn how to set boundaries and process anger, and show up in an intentional way. I share why people-pleasing and walking on eggshells isn't the answer.

Men experience anger differently than women, in general. It's true. But we don't have to fix men and anger. Instead, we get to decide how we want to show up.

#34 Bittersweet Feb 04, 2022

How intensely do you feel the emotion 'Bittersweet'?

Maybe you aren't sure if it's something else, like Grief, or Nostalgia. Maybe you know it for exactly what it is.

But navigating this emotion can ask a lot of us, it can require us to draw on our best tools in order to avoid some of the pitfalls that this emotion can create for us; especially if we've experienced heartbreak or loss in the past.

Knowing the difference between the nuances of the Bittersweet emotion, versus Grief for instance, is everything. Because it can either leave you empowered to fight for a beautiful future, or leave you feeling super sad.

In this episode, I break down why allowing the Bittersweet emotion in a healthy way is the key to resetting a beautiful relationship moving forward. Learn how to handle the tension inside of your headspace and your heartspace and practice your skills of emotional resilience.

I want you to embrace the Bittersweet emotion with a whole heart. And I want you to know you CAN handle it.

#33 The Power of Emotional Intelligence Jan 18, 2022

The power of Emotional Intelligence is the most important skill we can acquire. Those who have it do better in their careers, their friendships, marriages, parenting, and so on. Emotional Intelligence is a higher predictor of success than academic intelligence. But I don't think we believe this - especially if we have adopted the notion that expressing emotions is weak.

There are four skills that are vital components to work on acquiring. They are:

Self-Awareness
Self-Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Management

In this episode, I'm offering to you that your most important work should be assessing which skill is difficult for you, and then building on that skill with intention.

Tune in this week to discover the true power of emotional intelligence in your life. I'm sharing where I see the most common pitfalls with emotional intelligence, and how to up-level your skills, and perhaps most important of all, why it matters.

References:

Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry & Jean Greaves; Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett; Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown

#32 How to Fall in Love with your Goals Dec 29, 2021

Did you know it's possible to fall in love with your goals?

In this episode, you'll learn how to shift any negativity you might have with the whole goal rah rah conversation from the past that may not have left you feeling very good about yourself.

We've all been there, made goals, then lost steam, and just kind of moved on - learning the lesson that goal setting might not be our thing. I want the opposite for you. I want to help you fall in love with your belief and your capability to do what you set your mind to.

Before you make any New Year's resolutions or write down your goals, I've given you three questions to ask yourself to help you get really clear on WHY the goal matters to you. If your reason is fear based, your experience going after the goal will look completely different than if your reason is fueled by a different emotion than fear.

In this episode you'll learn:

how to approach goals from a place of self-respect versus fear.
why discipline only takes us so far and what to use instead.
how to generate motivation that is sustaining and gathers with momentum as time goes on.
three important questions to ask yourself before making any goal.
how to really make yourself proud.

If goals have left you skeptical in the past, then this episode is for you.

Not only will you learn how to build trust with yourself, you will feel grounded in your ability to accomplish your dreams. As you answer the three questions I've given you today with honesty and kindness towards yourself, you will fall in love with your new goal setting strategy.

Let's create our best year yet.

#31 - Money Beliefs Dec 08, 2021

I find that most of us have a complex relationship with money and how managing it was modeled for us growing up. This episode mainly focuses on money confidence and beliefs that help and beliefs that harm.

So in order to do that, we start with the Scarcity / Abundance framework.

What I've noticed is that most of us are a little worn out about the Abundance discussion. We see a movement to pair down, to simplify, a movement toward minimalism versus materialism, and I think that is a beautiful thing.

But at the same time, we're still talking about, especially in the self-help world, we're told if only we have an Abundance Mindset, we will succeed and enjoy the finer things in life. I'm good with all of that, but where it gets tricky is when it crosses over into a desire-driven mental exercise that can quickly turn into exhaustion for all the wanting.

Do you know what I'm talking about?

Have you experienced this?

We break it all down in today's episode about Money Beliefs. Listen in and learn the top emotions that will serve you the most in regards to money and confidence.

#30 Strong Like Sarah - Conversations with my Friends series: Amy Frei, Sarah's mom Nov 18, 2021

In this episode, Danielle is joined by Amy Frei, mother of Sarah of "Strong Like Sarah," who has captured the hearts of everyone Sarah meets. Listen in to learn how their family has dealt with the difficult circumstance of Sarah being hit by a drunk driver and her road to recovery after the accident.

Chronicling the events that have occurred a little over a year ago, Amy shares insights into Sarah's resilience, the remarkable attitude she has adopted, and the way she thinks as Sarah builds a new life for herself.

You'll learn more about how Sarah captured the heart of Nashville country singer and superstar, Russell Dickerson and received a standing ovation at the Country Music Awards, the miracles that have been a part of Sarah's healing journey, how the Frei family supports Sarah's independence in college, and the role of forgiveness in Sarah's ability to move forward.

Perhaps most amazing of all, Amy helps us believe in miracles. You're sure to fall in love with this beautiful family. Enjoy!

#29 When Things Change and You Don't Want Them to Oct 22, 2021

We talk alot on this podcast about thinking in ways that serve you. But we haven't discussed how to apply it when you're facing a big change that you don't want to face.

Dealing with change can feel so difficult to grapple with. It can make you want to avoid the change and maybe even resist it in unhealthy ways.

But you don't have to avoid or resist change.

If you can identify the stages I lay out today, you can go through change with more grace and elevate your ability to trust yourself with anything life throws your way.

In this episode, I give you four tips to follow in order to allow for going through change with more grace. I teach you how to fight for your future, and not get stuck in 'the good ole days' mentality. The four tips will show you how to be gentle with yourself through change, even when you don't love what life is asking of you.

You've got this. You can handle this.

#28 We All Mess Up our Children: A Message of Hope - Attachment Theory Insights Every Parent Needs to Know Oct 05, 2021

Trust issues show up for many of us. Attachment Theory may explain why.

Based on our childhoods, how we were nurtured, and based on our temperaments, we developed what I call trust templates, which is just in simple terms, your default programming with your ability to trust. Sometimes, our trust templates need some attention and updating.

Attachment Theory can help you see through a more clear lens the areas where to work on building trust. It's a skill that can be developed.

In today's episode, you'll learn:

the definition of the different Attachment Styles.
the history of where Attachment Theory came into being in the psychology world, why it's still such a valid theory. (You'll want to see if you can identify your own Attachment Style as you listen.)
how your Attachment Style lays a foundation for your assumptions about relationships as an adult and how it affects your ability to trust.
some tips on how you can more gracefully heal and up-level your own attachment style in your present relationships.
and answer the burning question everyone has after learning about Attachment Styles, (I'm sure you'll have this question in your mind too,) which is, can your Attachment Style change over time? Is it too late?

When you learn how to trust, you get to experience more fulfilling relationships that are deeply satisfying. And I want that for all of you.

#27 Kindred Spirits: How to be an Amazing Friend Sep 12, 2021

We have many expectations when it comes to our friendships.

We believe that kindred spirits friendships should be easy. They must believe the same way we do, never have disagreements, and always be fun. And if our friends let us down, believe new things, or move away, we distance ourselves.

Does that sound familiar?

The expectations we put on our friendships are difficult to live up to. It is always our job to go first, to love, and to not try to change the other person.

On this episode of The Dare Greatly Podcast, I share 7 tips on how you can be an amazing friend and find your kindred spirits. These tips will not only make your friendship more fulfilling but also make you feel like you have the most amazing friends ever.

Click "play" below to check it out!

Ep # 26 - Afghanistan Aug 21, 2021

I see a need to address what to do when you are feeling helpless and how to handle the passion and the caring and the concern you carry in your heart when it seems the world is burning.

So that's what I'm offering to you today. I've heard from so many of my clients telling me that these tips and these ideas are helping them move forward with more of a leadership energy, versus feeling helpless.

I'm sharing with you some ideas of what empowered people think. You've probably heard about what people who are empowered do, to make the world better, but today I'm sharing with you the way they think.

For those of us who are interested in improving ourselves and the world, as we're trying to manage our heads and our hearts – I want to offer to you that you are a leader – do you think of yourself that way? You are - if you've chosen to be intentional with how you want to use your precious life energy, toward making the world a better place. Today's episode will give you insights, examples and ideas of how to move forward when it seems the world is burning.

#25 How to Foster a Sense of Belonging among Women Friendships Aug 02, 2021

A topic on my mind and heart right now, I'm coming off of a lot of summer camps and experiences rubbing shoulders with amazing young women.

Do you know, that you all are raising some amazing girls out there?

I really love this age group, the young women in their teenage and young adult years.

I'm always impressed with their intelligence these days, they are smart! and also how hard they work, the things they navigate in today's world that I didn't necessarily have to face. . .

Today's episode is about considering how to model to the younger generation, how to help the young women in your life cultivate a sense of belonging with each other; being willing to embrace the friendships in your life from a place of curiosity and non-judgement.

This age group can set up a tone or a them for the rest of women's lives, with their ability to enjoy each other.

I've noticed a theme with my clients with needing to heal resentments from the past with friendships gone awry, and I'm always so proud of women who put forth the effort to have the hard conversations, clean up the hurt feelings, and who conclude that friendships with other women are worth all of it.

This can be a tender area for a lot of us. I've found that there are some old wounds from friendships gone south that can hurt for years, and we tend to carry those experiences into adulthood.

But today's conversation will help you consider how we CAN heal old wounds, we can shift this dynamic, and move forward, if that is something that is calling to you.

Join me in the conversation, I asked my friend, Lisa Nelson, to share her insights with how she thinks about women friendships and how her approach is not only possible, it's the best way.

#24 Parenting with Purpose Jul 15, 2021

Can you love your children WHEN they're being difficult?⁠ ⁠ When they're in the thick of MAKING YOUR LIFE difficult?⁠ ⁠ This is a question I keep coming back to often.⁠ ⁠ And I want to always be curious about it. . .⁠ ⁠ It's one I've grappled with throughout my parenting journey. ⁠ ⁠ And I know lots of other mamas do, too.⁠ ⁠ We're diving into it on today's podcast and I'll tell you why I think it's not only possible, it's THE BEST WAY.⁠

Listen in and learn how to shift your head and heart space from what I call 'Victim Mom Energy' to more empowered emotions, such as: curiosity, compassion, grounded, and trusting, and why it's vital you operate from these emotions instead.

Life Lessons from Cruella and the Power of Stories Jun 16, 2021

I see so many of us with limiting beliefs around how we tell our own story, which wouldn't be a problem if these beliefs weren't directly affecting our sense of self. These limiting beliefs hold us back from creating the best version of ourselves, and I'm showing you how to start thinking differently about the meaning of stories, the role of anger and revenge, and the option of developing more loving-kindness.

If you have thoughts about Disney's new movie, Cruella, or that anger and outrage is easier, you might be missing huge opportunities to add more goodness to the world. And you are missing out on why loving-kindness is worth it in the end, nobody wins. It's all about thinking about how you tell your story in a way that gets you the results you really want, which is to FEEL better.

Tune in this week as I break down the limiting beliefs I see with the role of anger and outrage when we've been wronged, if revenge is ever justified, how to cultivate more loving-kindness for fuel versus anger, and so much more.⁠

#22 - Part II - Everything You Need to Manage Anxiety Like a Warrior Jun 03, 2021

I recently did a five-day workshop called Master Anxiety Like a Warrior, and since this was so transformative for so many people in how they were thinking about their anxiety, I wanted to share it with all of you here on the podcast.

This episode is all about how to face worst case scenarios, which is the third step of how to manage anxiety, and lastly, to give your anxiety some grace.

There's a lot of mind spinning and confusion that we create around having to deal with anxiety. I'm simplifying this concept in a way that will inspire you to take action and start turning the anxiety habit around.

Join me today to uncover how you can manage anxiety in a purposeful way and avoid making the same mistakes I used to make when anxious. Learning how to do this is going to be such a revelation for how to enjoy being you, and you're going to create the energy that gets you the life you want!

#21 Everything You Need to Manage Anxiety like a Warrior – Part I May 20, 2021

If you're going through your days experiencing a lot of anxiety, why do you think that is? Do you know what to do with it? And if you do, what kind of support are you building to help you manage it like a warrior?

This week, I'm diving into my four step framework for managing anxiety. It's a daunting emotion, especially if you've developed the habit of anxiety as your main tool for problem-solving, but anxiety doesn't have to run the show. What I'm hoping to provide is some motivation for you to take charge and turn the anxiety habit around.

Tune in for part one of my four simple steps to managing anxiety like a warrior! If you're ready to start living your life from a place trust in yourself, and experience a more grounded energy to fuel your dreams, this show has everything you need to get started.

#20 Honor Your Creativity: A Conversation with Maui Spirit Painter Apr 28, 2021

As part of the 'Conversations with my Friends' series, I interviewed Jonny Tanner, the Maui Spirit Painter who creates his livelihood as an artist by creating what he calls 'spirit paintings.'

Our conversation uncovers insights on:

how to balance a creative and a business mindset
finding the best mentors for career advice
incorporating a spiritual element into your art
honoring your gifts and talents without apology

and so much more. Join us in the conversation and be inspired by this artist's work and personal journey as he discovered his unique path to higher creativity that has also created a sustainable business to support his family.

#19 Connection on Purpose and How to Meet Your Needs Apr 07, 2021

This episode, we're talking about connection on purpose – the way you cultivate the kind of connection with other people that is deeply satisfying and takes full ownership of meeting your own needs. This isn't about cultivating an "I don't need other people to fulfill me," kind of attitude, but rather the opposite, what you can do to minimize feelings of loneliness, and maximize feelings of connection with others in your life.

I'll teach you a powerful two-step process that is one of THE MOST powerful tools to move you from feeling lonely and disconnected to feeling empowered and fulfilled in your relationships.
You'll learn about the brain's need for oxytocin, the 'trust' hormone, and how to create more of it for a happy brain.
Discover how to help your teens and young adults create better connection in their friendships, versus false connection that social media mimics.

Join me to learn more about how to create more connection on purpose and minimize loneliness in your life.

#18 Perfectionist Assumptions, Illusions, and Someday Thinking Mar 18, 2021

Do you enjoy the pursuit of self-improvement, goals, and personal growth? Or do you have a negative relationship with yourself in those pursuits? If so, you might be engaging in perfectionist assumptions, illusions, and someday thinking.

It's time to operate from the emotions of 'satisfaction' and 'fulfilled' as you engage in the pursuit of personal growth and achieving your best - not because you have to prove anything to yourself or anyone else - but simply because it FEELS good to grow.

You can dream big, or not. You can play it safe, or go all in. But do it from energy and emotions that serve you, versus the 'hustle' energy that shuts us down and burns us out.

Listen in and learn how to like yourself better, enjoy being yourself more, and drop the thinking that says you'll approve of yourself someday 'when'. . .

#17 Give Yourself Permission Mar 04, 2021

Women have been taught that telling ourselves NO is what motivates change. I've got some THOUGHTS about that.⁠ Telling ourselves NO sends the message other people's opinions matter more than our own.⁠ It tells us we are not our own authority.⁠ And that doesn't motivate nurturing behaviors.⁠ ⁠ So let's swap telling yourself NO for giving yourself permission!⁠ ⁠Ideas for how to give yourself permission?

I have six areas I focus on in the podcast: Give yourself permission to

give yourself a compliment and celebrate small wins:
tell the whole truth and stop people-pleasing
respect and (gasp) even enjoy your body as it is - and stop always thinking about losing weight all the time.
be your own authority in regards to realistic beauty standards
want and desire more for your life.

Join me and learn how to stop saying NO to yourself, and why this matters for your overall well-being.

#16 Clean Pain and Dirty Pain Feb 17, 2021

If there was one concept I wish I would have known about when I was younger, it would be this one: the difference between clean pain and dirty pain.

Much of the work I do is about helping people feel better.

I know what it's like to go through life feeling heavy and sucktastic all the time, and wondering why when I'm so blessed, - like I shouldn't feel this way. I should be so grateful. . . I hear my clients say this a lot too, lots of other women say this all the time too.

When we're feeling stuck in negative emotion, when we're spinning in our own pain, it's because we haven't had the time, or taken the time, to do the work of cleaning up our pain. Learn how on today's episode.

#15 Surviving Betrayal Trauma in your Marriage Jan 28, 2021

We hold a value system with our marriage partners, and when that value system is betrayed, the disrupt in our marriage can be traumatic.

Betrayal trauma can also involve anything that deals with addiction from a spouse. Join me in my conversation with Emily Lee, fellow Life Coach colleague, as we unpack her experience with betrayal trauma in the context of pornography in her marriage, and how she worked through it.

#14 You are Already Worthy Jan 15, 2021

If you are wondering if there is more to life, then you are onto something. There is more to life. And it's the fact that it's time to believe that you are special and you have something special to offer and you are worthy to pursue it – simply from a place of wanting to, not from a place of having to prove your self-worth.

This is one of those topics that is really at the heart of what I wish I could give every single woman within my sphere of influence, I wish I could give them this personal belief, that I could package it up pretty and put a big bow on it and say, here you go! I'm giving you the gift of believing that you are already worthy. Listen in and receive this beautiful gift.

#13 - 20 Lessons Learned in 2020 Jan 02, 2021

After last year, we are looking forward to 2021 with cautious optimism. We all love a clean slate, a fresh start - and this episode will help you kick off the new year with some light and empowerment versus carrying negativity from the previous year into the new year.

Packed with practical wisdom, a refreshing perspective, and a fun bonus at the end, you'll feel inspired and encouraged to approach the new year with less heaviness and more light-heartedness.

Choosing Faith When in Crisis Dec 16, 2020

Do you know how to navigate a crisis? Do you know how to manage fear and doubt during difficult times? It takes a lot of work, a lot of mental redirection to cultivate the useful emotion of Faith versus Fear when navigating a crisis. This week's episode is about developing the skills of mental resilience and emotion regulation when life throws you its inevitable curveballs.

#11 Acres of Diamonds Nov 25, 2020

Acres of Diamonds is about generating more belief in yourself that you already have inside of you what you need in order to create what it is you really want, going into the holiday season.

You don't have to be afraid that you'll blow it with your health goals, or with relationships with extended family that may have felt a little strained in the past. I want to offer to you one of my most powerful tools that get me back to a sense of trusting myself, feeling grounded, and just enjoying where I'm at and enjoying other people for who they are.

#10 Hero of her Story - Conversations with my Friends Nov 18, 2020

Today I'm speaking to how you can feel more connected to your young adult children and ultimately have the relationship that you want to.

I' invited my daughter onto the show and we speak to the mother/daughter dynamic. This is a relationship that has potential for genuine and sustaining fulfillment, but also huge potential for going awry for many women; mothers and daughters are still working through out-dated ideas for how mothers 'should be' and how daughters 'should be.'

I coach a lot of women on their relationships with their mothers. And, I coach a lot of Teens on their relationship with their mothers.

Learn how to develop the capacity to hold space for a profound love and a profound grief at the same time as your daughter grows up and moves away. We experience a paradox of giving our all to motherhood, while learning to let go. It's about trusting our children that they have everything inside of them they need to live life from the dictates of their agency and the Life that is calling to them.

#9 Gratitude for Mentors Nov 11, 2020

It is a rewarding pursuit to intentionally seek out people to look up to and be inspired by. Mentors can make all the difference in your ability to achieve growth and experience breakthroughs.

In this episode, discover how I found inspiring mentors in books, from history, and real life examples. It's one thing to talk about hard work, believing in yourself, developing the self-confidence necessary to never take things personally, but it's an entirely different thing to see people living these principles, being an example of what is possible.

Today, I'm giving you some of the lessons I learned from my Mentors. I hope they will give you some direction and Light as you go through this thing called Life.

Anxiety and Politics Nov 04, 2020

Are you wanting some support with managing election anxiety and what to do when the American election process is in an upheaval? Most of us have been playing out the different scenarios of what the country will be like, depending on who wins the presidential election, and depending on who controls the senate.

In this episode, I speak to some tips ideas on how to stop living in fear of the future, how to understand the brains normal responses to anxiety and perceived threats, and what to do if you're feeling anxious about the future.

Episode #7 Intuitive Eating Oct 28, 2020

Do you experience a lot of confusion about what to eat? Has Diet Culture hi-jacked your ability to enjoy food or do you always feel guilty for eating the foods you love? Intuitive Eating is a compassionate, self-care approach to eating that ends the chronic dieter cycle and heals a negative body image. If you are anxious about body image, confused about food and exercise, and wanting to weight balance for life in a sustainable way, then learn about Intuitive Eating. It is a complete game-changer and promises mind/body/food peace.

Episode #6 Difficult People Oct 21, 2020

What do you we with the difficult people in our lives? How do we manage the frustration we feel when we're annoyed by the other humans? These are the questions we dive into on this episode. If you are someone who struggles with difficult relationships, and your spinning in the same negative patterns, you're going to appreciate this discussion.

Episode #5 When You Hit Roadblocks in your Health Oct 14, 2020

Conversations with My Friends Series - Naturalpathic Medicine with Dr. Allison Brumley. Learn about more options for your health when conventional medicine isn't providing answers.

Episode #4 Intuition Matters Oct 07, 2020

The opposite of Intuition is telling yourself, "I don't know." Most of us tell ourselves "I don't know," all the time. But what if you did know? What if you could access your Intuition, your inner wisdom in such a way that helped you live more from a place of Knowing Yourself versus spinning in confusion? Listen in and learn more. . .

Episode #3 Hope During Uncertainty Sep 30, 2020

It's fall of 2020 and we are still dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic. I'm coaching a lot on anxiety, both with clients and with my own children.⁠ ⁠ I'm seeing a hyper-awareness of how the world has changed. ⁠ ⁠ We are micromanaging our physical health and then on top of that, dealing with anxiety collectively as we watch the political climate heat up and so on.⁠ ⁠ Many of my clients say they don't know how to feel hopeful right now. ⁠ ⁠ And I get it.⁠ ⁠ The good news is that feeling hope is available to us, even when there are difficult circumstances to face. But we have to know what to put our hope into. ⁠ ⁠ Listen in on this week's podcast, I go deeper into how to cultivate hope during difficult circumstances. ⁠ ⁠

Radical Self-Compassion Sep 23, 2020

The word radical has a lot of different meanings and nuances. But in the context of radical self-compassion, I'm relating it to how we think and treat ourselves, and how this can be a foundation for going through life from a place of more serenity versus anxiety.

Have you been taught in order to do better and be better, you need to get more disciplined, and draw on will-power and Spartan type inner strength? Those attributes aren't bad, they have their place. But what if there's an even better way? In today's episode you'll learn:

- what radical self-compassion is and what it is not.

- how to treat yourself with unconditional friendliness.

- how to stop being too mentally critical towards yourself and others.

- Three actionable steps you can implement TODAY to get you on the path of radical self-compassion.

Join me in finding out what radical compassion wants to say to you. It is liberating. It is freedom. It is available to you.

Growth Warriors and Breakthroughs Sep 03, 2020

Listen in and learn what a Growth Warrior is, how to move through resistance to growth, and how to believe in your own fundamental goodness.