Ever wonder why bedtime often feels like a battleground between stress and sleep? Join Danielle to explore the alarming effects stress and anxiety are having on sleep in our society of busyness. In this episode, Danielle dives into why it’s not enough just to get our bodies to bed when our minds are still stressed, offers a simple yet powerful practice to surrender into rest consciously, and reveals how this practice isn’t limited to bedtime – it’s a tool for tackling stress anytime, anywhere for instant calm. Whether you’re a stressed professional grappling with anxiety especially on Sundays, someone dealing with chronic anxiety who’s searching for holistic techniques to manage it, or someone who struggles with quality sleep and wants to transform bedtime into tranquility, this episode is for you. Ready to explore deeper and embrace the power of intentional rest?  Connect with Danielle at www.inner-i.org/connect Claim your transformative gift that transcends the Sunday scaries at www.inner-i.org/getdeeprest  

Ever feel like life is a constant race, and the finish line keeps moving?  Join Danielle to explore how to hit pause and truly rest in the midst of our all-too-busy lives. In this episode, Danielle discusses the idea that we have forgotten how to truly rest in favor of society’s love of busyness, unveils the underbelly of busyness as a discomfort around being still, and explores the empowering practice of conscious rest as a cure for busyness and avoiding burnout. Whether you’re a busy professional or entrepreneur, an employee experiencing burnout, or a wellness enthusiast, this episode has something for you! Let's Explore. Learn More: Get your FREE "Deep Rest for Inner Balance" practice at www.inner-i.org/getdeeprest  Connect with Danielle at www.inner-i.org/connect

Where in your journey through grief would you like more energy?  Discover the intricate connection between healthy grieving, intuitive boundaries, and recovering our own vital energy. Learn surprising ways your body can become a powerful ally in the healing process. Episode Highlights: Navigating Relationships During Grief: Explore the intricacies of choosing who to talk to and spend time with while grieving. Learn to identify supportive connections and establish boundaries with those who may unintentionally add to your grief. Emotional Regulation and Grief: Understand the significance of setting boundaries around when to allow yourself to grieve. Delve into the tools that help regulate emotions, offering you control over when and how you explore the depths of loss. Taking Back Your Life Force: Uncover the wisdom of setting boundaries around yourself during the grieving process. Learn how to distinguish between the energies of the departed and your own, empowering you to reclaim your life force and navigate the healing journey. This episode is perfect for anyone seeking insights into healthy boundaries during times of loss. Whether you're personally experiencing grief or supporting others through it, Danielle provides valuable perspectives and actionable tools for a more grounded, healing experience.  Connect with Danielle: Website: inner-i.org/getstarted Instagram: @inner.i.griefdoula Subscribe to Inner Space for more episodes on healing, self-discovery, and facing life's transformative moments with courage and calm.

Where in your holidays do you want more peace? Whether you love the holiday season, or you’d rather pretend the holidays don’t exist, or you are an advocate for honoring the roots of this land and its original inhabitants, this episode is for you. In this episode, Danielle explores a transformative body-based approach to identifying and setting healthy boundaries to find peace amidst the holiday hustle.  Episode Highlights: Unlocking the Intuitive Power of Boundaries: Discover how a body-based perspective transforms the way we approach and understand boundaries. Danielle introduces the idea of feeling boundaries, not just setting them, for a more intuitive and holistic experience. The Dance of Energy: Explore the concept of life force energy and learn how to identify boundaries by tuning into the subtle shifts in your body. Danielle discusses the importance of recognizing the signals your energy provides and how it impacts your overall well-being. Practical Tips for a Joyous Holiday Season (and Beyond!): Get practical guidance on implementing body-centric boundaries in everyday situations. Whether you're facing familial expectations, social gatherings, or personal triggers, Danielle offers actionable insights to bring peace and joy to your holiday experience. Transform Your Holiday Season (and Beyond!): If you find yourself yearning for a holiday season filled with genuine joy and connection, this episode is tailor-made for you. Dive into the wisdom of a body-based approach to boundaries and embark on a journey toward a more serene and fulfilling holiday experience. Connect with Danielle: Website: inner-i.org/getstarted Instagram: @inner.i.griefdoula  Don't miss out on the transformative insights shared in this episode. Subscribe to Inner Space on your favorite podcast platform and explore the path to peace, light, and joy through a body-based understanding of boundaries.

Where in your life do you feel Stuck?  What if your obstacles could be the key to getting Unstuck?   Discover how surrendering to life's challenges can lead to profound transformation and freedom. In this episode, Danielle dives into the powerful concept that "the obstacle is the way." She explores two poignant stories – one of personal struggle and the other of collective healing – illustrating the transformative power of embracing obstacles.   Highlights: Allison's Journey: Explore how surrendering to unexpected obstacles can be a catalyst for profound healing and self-discovery. Learn how one individual's experience of solitude led to unexpected growth and resilience. Rachel's Challenge: Delve into the inspiring legacy of Rachel Scott, the first victim of the Columbine High School shooting. Her belief in the power of kindness and compassion became a beacon of light, sparking a global movement through "Rachel's Challenge" to act with kindness and end school violence. The Wisdom of Surrender: Understand the profound impact of surrendering to life's obstacles, rather than resisting or resenting them. Discover how this shift in perspective can lead to true freedom and transformation.   Be the Change: For those seeking support in navigating life's challenges and embracing surrender as a path to transformation, schedule a free discovery session with Danielle at inner-i.org/getstarted.   Connect with Danielle: Website: inner-i.org/getstarted Instagram:@inner.i.griefdoula Additional Resource: Explore the mission of Rachel's Challenge at rachelschallenge.org.

How can surrendering to life's natural cycles and honoring endings lead to a more peaceful and purposeful existence? As our exploration of Surrender deepens in the month of October, dive into the importance of honoring endings in our lives as a practice of Surrender and a path to living more peacefully. Discover why it’s so important for us to embrace change, common limiting patterns we fall into when we don’t, and what it could look like if we have the courage to do so.  Episode Highlights: Embracing Change: Danielle explores how denying life’s natural cycles of change can hold us back and shares her own experience of clinging to a vision of her life that wasn't truly hers.  Seeing it Through: Learn from Danielle's journey in the corporate world as she navigated a moment of unexpected transition. She explains the value of responding to perceived endings with curiosity and patience rather than reactivity and rashness. Honoring Endings with Love: Danielle's last visit with her grandma illustrates the beauty of honoring endings with love and grace. Find out how embracing the fleeting moments can lead to peace and acceptance.   Join the Discussion: Whether you’re facing a transition or bracing for one, or just plain curious about life’s changing seasons, this episode is for you.   If you've ever found yourself struggling to let go or fearing change, consider scheduling a free breakthrough call with Danielle. She can help you transform and navigate life's transitions with greater ease. Schedule a free Breakthrough session at inner-i.org/getstarted to discover how you can find deeper peace in the face of change.   Connect with Danielle: Website: inner-i.org/getstarted Instagram: @inner.i.griefdoula

Ever wondered how the practice of yoga goes beyond physical exercise? Yoga is a many-layered practice that guides us towards self-recognition and understanding. Often underestimated, savasana is a yoga pose that symbolizes the natural completion of a journey. Surrendering in savasana teaches us to accept and welcome the inevitable "big deaths" in life, helping us to live and die well.    Episode Highlights: Unlocking the Essence of Yoga: Yoga is a practice to learn who we really are. It extends beyond physical exercise, encompassing various aspects of self. Savasana, A Path to Surrender: Savasana is a tool to learn how to consciously, intentionally, and openly surrender. It offers profound benefits for the body and mind, facilitating balance between stress and rest. Embracing Life's Transitions: Surrendering in savasana prepares us to accept life's natural transitions, both big and small, fostering a more peaceful approach to living and dying.   Join the Discussion:  Whether you’ve practiced yoga for decades or you’ve never stepped foot on a yoga mat, you will find some juicy insights to living well and dying well in this episode. Join Danielle as she discusses the concept of surrender through the yoga pose Savasana and its profound implications for living well and dying well.   Connect with Danielle and Learn More: Website: inner-i.org/getstarted Instagram: @inner.i.griefdoula  

Are you turning away from grief? You’re not alone. As biological beings, we are programmed to move away from pain, so we instinctively move away from grief. But when we turn away from Grief, we turn away from ourselves. Whether you're facing recent loss, bracing for one, supporting a grieving loved one, or suspecting unprocessed grief, this episode is your guide to understanding Safe Grieving. Join Danielle as she explores her 3 Mindful Steps for Safe Grieving, so you can navigate grief more smoothly. This episode is your next 3 steps on the Grief Journey, inviting you to dive into the discomfort of grief with courage, confidence, and ease. Key Points: The instinct to turn away from grief and why it happens. Understanding the importance of facing and processing grief. 3 mindful steps to navigate grief in a safe and healing way. Links: FREE Safe Grieving Guidebook: inner-i.org/getmyguide Website: inner-i.org   Instagram: @inner__i

What’s keeping you from moving on? Even if you’re ready to move forward, you may still be held back by these 3 fallacies about grieving. Explore new perspectives to release these limiting beliefs about the grieving process, so you can start the next chapter of your journey. Whether you’ve navigated loss for years or are expecting one, supporting a loved one through grief, or are facing your own new loss, this episode is for you. Join Danielle as she discusses 3 common fallacies about grieving, illuminates how they may be keeping you in the cycle of grief, and offers 3 new perspectives to release them so you can heal more fully. This episode is your stepping stone on the Grief Journey, inviting you to rewrite the narrative on what grieving is supposed to look like so you can discover your own path back home to yourself. For more with Danielle and to embark on your Grief Journey: Website: inner-i.org/getstarted Instagram: @inner__i

When is the right time to embark on your Grief Journey? It's not just about the when or where, but about the HOW. Discover the transformative power of safe grieving with the right tools, guidance, and perspectives. Whether you're facing recent loss, bracing for one, supporting a grieving loved one, or suspecting unprocessed grief, this episode is your guide. Join Danielle as she dives into safe grieving – its significance, strategies, and insights. Embrace the essential art of grieving in a secure way, as she unveils why it's a skill we all need to master. This episode is your stepping stone on the Grief Journey, inviting you to embrace loss as a catalyst for a more profound and meaningful life. For more with Danielle and to embark on your Grief Journey: Website: inner-i.org/getstarted  Instagram: @inner__i