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#62 Stay MENtally Strong: Sean's Story / Suicide Prevention and Awareness

Release Date: 09/04/2024

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

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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: ...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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

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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,...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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

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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...

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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.

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