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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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