Does the success of others sometimes make you feel like there is less room for your dreams? Where does a competitive mindset stop you from being the glorious being you are? What is the difference between a competitive mind and a creative mind?
In this episode, imagines Nature as the ultimate artist role model, tells the story of the great cinnamon bun duel, and cheers you on to stop picking fights and start creating.
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Have you been thinking about starting a podcast of your own but are intimidated? Do you think you need a lot of equipment and a whole lot of confidence before you start? Today’s episode almost didn’t happen – but thanks to a special listener, Danette grabs the mic to help you take a step closer towards grabbing a mic of your own.
You’re not alone in thinking you sound weird. Listen to stories of Danette’s bumpy path to voice confidence, and get a hot tip on how to begin practicing for a more confident vocal future.
Also in this episode: the serenity prayer, rambling and laughter.
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What if you didn’t have to change anything about yourself in order to experience great change?
You can change the way you see yourself. When you change the way you see yourself, you change the way you are in the world. And that changes how others experience you. All you need to do is frame it differently – but wait, isn’t that faking it?
If you often roll your eyes about “positive thinking” and prefer to be “realistic” about your weaknesses, this one is for you. Danette shares a journal exercise that can make you forget what your so-called weaknesses even are.
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In every good marriage, communication is key. What about your marriage to yourself? How do you communicate with you? And most importantly, how do you know if the voice you are writing to is the one that is coming from love?
In this episode Danette shares the journaling practice that most powerfully serves her self marriage – but don’t worry… you don’t have to be your own wife to do it.
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Where does privacy come in when you value authenticity? How do you be your true self AND keep things private? Who is curating what you choose to share and not share with others, online or in “real” life? How is privacy a self love practice?
In this episode, Danette gets a little goofy in the intro, nostalgic about a special “private” phone from the 80’s and reminds you – your life is a secret diary and you have the key.
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If you are feeling over-saturated with momentum for the coming New Year, fear not. This is not a podcast about setting goals or resolutions. This is about less but better.
From buying a boat to cucumber kitchen gadgets, Danette weaves her way through the importance of good design and focuses on the unseen costs of maintaining things in our lives – even wonderful things like sprawling gardens, and other dreams.
How does unchecked maintenance slow us down and dull intimacy with ourselves?
What is essential for who you are, right now?
This episode is your permission to let go, release, discontinue, free up space. All in the name of discovering the ever-evolving YOU.
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Sometimes things just suck. Life can throw us a lot of challenges at once – and it is easier for things to get worse than for things to get better. It can be rough to hear “positive vibes only!” when you are in the middle of some seriously swampy times.
If life is particularity challenging for you right now, this is a special self-love pep talk for you.
You won’t be told to “think positive” in this episode. But there is good news. In this episode, Danette shares 3 things to remember while navigating challenge. Including this: the only constant is change.
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Ooh this one might make you squirm in your chair.
When Self Marriage moves beyond a concept and into your body, what experiences open up?
In this episode Danette talks about how simply breathing can be erotic, how boring tasks can become sexy, and how your imagination can be the difference between a future you chase and a future you seduce.
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If your single status has got you down – or if you just want a boost and reminder to savour and enjoy your unattached romantic self, this episode is for you.
Danette talks about the gifts of being single and how a shift in your perspective can remind you that your life is already beautiful – just as it is.
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Not sure where to start with your Halloween costume? Are you an introvert who wants to go to a party but doesn’t really want to talk to anyone? Do you just love Halloween and want to listen to Danette nerd out about costume strategy? This episode is for you.
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