Dare Greatly Podcast

How do I build a life of courage and confidence? How do I heal a difficult childhood and create a better experience for my marriage and family? How do I stop chronic dieting, heal a negative body image and become an Intuitive Eater? And the biggest question of all, how do I create a life I am proud of? Welcome to The Dare Greatly Podcast where we will answer ALL of your biggest relationship / body image / intuitive eating / spirituality / and confidence questions. I am a Certified Life Coach, yoga teacher of twenty years, mother to 3 busy teens, and a performing singer/songwriter with a passion for teaching and personal growth. I am dedicated to helping you pursue your dreams, create better relationships, and find mind/body/food peace. Welcome to the show.

#77 - Learn of Me, Listen to My Words, Walk in My Spirit | Final Episode No. 10 - Be Still: A Summer of Meditation 08/21/2025

#77 - Learn of Me, Listen to My Words, Walk in My Spirit | Final Episode No. 10 - Be Still: A Summer of Meditation 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. Where you can connect more with Danielle: /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/37906105

#76 - Be Still and Shine: Shining Light Into the World | No. 9 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation 08/05/2025

#75 - Zen and the Art of Motherhood | No. 8 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation 07/30/2025

#74 - Partnering with God: Meditation as a Practice of Divine Partnership | No. 7 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation 07/23/2025

#74 - Partnering with God: Meditation as a Practice of Divine Partnership | No. 7 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation 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. Where you can connect more with Danielle: /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/37527670

#73 - Your Imagination is Your Superpower - No. 6 Be Still: A summer of Meditation 07/16/2025

#73 - Your Imagination is Your Superpower - No. 6 Be Still: A summer of Meditation 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. Where you can connect more with Danielle: /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/37430115

#72 – Loving-Kindness and Seeing with the Eyes of Compassion: No. 5 Be Still – A Summer of Meditation 07/08/2025

#72 – Loving-Kindness and Seeing with the Eyes of Compassion: No. 5 Be Still – A Summer of Meditation 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.” Where you can connect more with Danielle: /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/37335045

#71 - Be Still: A summer of Meditation | Episode 4 - Coming Home to the Breath 06/30/2025

#70 - Be Still: A Summer of Meditation | Episode 3 “The Buddha and The Four Noble Truths: Why We Suffer—And the Surprising Way Out” 06/16/2025

#69 - Be Still: A Summer of Meditation No.2 - The Story of the Buddha – A Search for Peace 06/09/2025

#68 - Be Still and Know That I Am God- Summer of Meditation Series #1 06/02/2025

#67 Lessons from a High School Counseling Office to Help Your Teen Triumph Through the Anxious Generation 04/23/2025

#67 Lessons from a High School Counseling Office to Help Your Teen Triumph Through the Anxious Generation 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 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, 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: If you want to download Danielle’s free training on Emotion Coaching as developed byJohn and Julie Gottman, PhD, Connect more with Danielle: /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/36286290

#66 What It Looks Like to Heal Anxiety: Performing Jazz Pianist Kate Skinner Shares Tips That Changed Her Life 01/31/2025

#66 What It Looks Like to Heal Anxiety: Performing Jazz Pianist Kate Skinner Shares Tips That Changed Her Life 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: Kate Skinner : Kate’s Etsy shop - : Find Kate’s music and : Kate on : Connect with Danielle: /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/35091660

#65 - Do This One Thing to Set Up Your Year to Be The Best It Can Be 01/07/2025

#64 - How to Be Super Productive Without Forgetting Why You’re Doing It In The First Place - a Heart Three Sizes Too Big 11/26/2024

#64 - How to Be Super Productive Without Forgetting Why You’re Doing It In The First Place - a Heart Three Sizes Too Big 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, . Come to Italy with Danielle, Maria and Gina - spring of 2025, for more info. Stream more of Danielle’s To work with Danielle for coaching, . 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, . Click to sign up for private mentoring from Danielle. /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/34149755

#63 - Grace and the Middle Path 10/02/2024

#63 - Grace and the Middle Path 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 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 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, . Click 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 Come to Italy with Danielle spring of 2025, for more info. To work with Danielle for coaching, . Join the , fall semester ten week group starts soon. If you're a parent who is wanting your teen or young adult work with Danielle, /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/33303222

#62 Stay MENtally Strong: Sean's Story / Suicide Prevention and Awareness 09/04/2024

#62 Stay MENtally Strong: Sean's Story / Suicide Prevention and Awareness 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 . Follow Ellie’s podcast, Her Horizon podcast on Apple Podcasts. To learn more about . To work with Danielle for coaching, . Join the , fall semester ten week group starts soon. If you're a parent who is wanting your teen or young adult work with Danielle, /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/32897937

#61 - Imposter Syndrome, Artist Pep-talk Series 08/26/2024

#61 - Imposter Syndrome, Artist Pep-talk Series 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 , fall semester ten week group starts soon. If you're a parent who is wanting to have your teen or young adult work with Danielle, Book - y by Julia Cameron: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity Song - Rocketship by Danielle Vaughn. Follow Danielle on Spotify . 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. . /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/32735037

#60 Generational Healing (even when it’s messy) 07/30/2024

#60 Generational Healing (even when it’s messy) 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 is my go-to resource, where you’ll learn tools and strategies applicable to children at any age, and you can click to download. /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/32351867

#59 - Five MidLife Decisions Ahead of Time 06/24/2024

#59 - Five MidLife Decisions Ahead of Time 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, for parents, young adults and older teens wanting support in dating, marriage, and building that dream in your heart. Come join us inside the , my group coaching program. find more original music as well as new releases shared on the podcast. Grab the ! /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/31871202

#58 - How Getting Support For Your Marriage Works 05/22/2024

#58 - How Getting Support For Your Marriage Works 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, 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, by James Clear. An easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones. Website, trips to Tuscany, Italy with Maria and Gina. Website, for parents, young adults and older teens wanting support in dating, marriage, and building that dream in your heart. Come check out the . find more original music as well as new releases shared on the podcast. Grab the ! /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/31422917

#57 - Trusting Your Body When You Have a Chronic Illness: Interview with My Friends Series - Shelby Hansen, Shelby Lives Vibrantly 01/03/2024

#57 - Trusting Your Body When You Have a Chronic Illness: Interview with My Friends Series - Shelby Hansen, Shelby Lives Vibrantly 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 ! It has individualized support for your marriage, family life, and that dream in your heart. Click 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, 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, by Alan Gordon Website, for moms experiencing chronic fatigue and/or chronic pain, wanting to learn how to live vibrantly. Come check out the . find more original music as well as new releases shared on the podcast. Grab the ! /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/29329548

Artist Pep Talk - Jealousy and Creating Your Own Opportunities 12/06/2023

Artist Pep Talk - Jealousy and Creating Your Own Opportunities 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 ! It has individualized support for your marriage, family life, and that dream in your heart. Click 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 ! 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. 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 . Book, The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron where I share my original music as well as new releases shared on the podcast. /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/28960693

#56 - Helping Teens and Young Adults Navigate Today's Challenges - 5 Vital Skills to Teach Your Teen Today 11/21/2023

#56 - Helping Teens and Young Adults Navigate Today's Challenges - 5 Vital Skills to Teach Your Teen Today 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 ! It has individualized support for your marriage, family life, and that dream in your heart. Click 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 ! 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. 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 . Sign up for Coaching for Men by , six week coaching series special offer. (space is limited.) where I share my original music as well as new releases shared on the podcast. /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/28741113

# 55 - Men and Coaching 11/02/2023

# 55 - Men and Coaching 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 ! 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 . (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 to schedule a free consult. Come check out the 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 . Grab the Preparing Teens Cheat Sheet for the five vital skills they'll need to navigate today's world and overcome ANY challenge. click . Listen to more of for streaming. /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/28500860

Artist Pep Talk: Finding Inspiration - The Muse 09/26/2023

#54 - When a Child is Taking Advantage of Your Kind Nature 09/11/2023

#54 - When a Child is Taking Advantage of Your Kind Nature 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 . 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 . Join the Dare Greatly Newsletter Download 'Old Man Moses' song by . 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 to join me. We start September 12th, 2023. Space is limited. /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/28001424

#53 Why I Love Future Focus, and Why You Will Too 08/28/2023

#53 Why I Love Future Focus, and Why You Will Too 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 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 . 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 . Join the Dare Greatly Newsletter /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/27871095

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#52 - Leading With Your Strengths in Business & Motherhood with Ceri Payne 07/25/2023

#52 - Leading With Your Strengths in Business & Motherhood with Ceri Payne 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 for ambitious, high-achieving professionals wanting to balance work and family. with Danielle Vaughn. Direct Message Danielle for getting on the waitliest for the Dare Greatly Artist Mastermind group coming fall, 2023. /episode/index/show/daregreatlypodcast/id/27557715

#51 - Givers and Takers 07/14/2023

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