I share a deeply personal story about my 17-year-old self. It’s been so healing remembering this year. So much was experienced, and it formed internal limiting beliefs related to the trauma. Yet with compassion and acceptance, I’ve been able to transform the experiences into strength and empowerment. It’s part of my journey of self-love. This episode offers insights into healing from past wounds and embracing my inner light.

Key Takeaways

• Sharing personal stories can be a powerful healing tool.
• Healing involves loving and integrating all parts of oneself.
• Listening to your inner child can reveal important insights.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Content Warning

00:45 Starting the Personal Story

03:43 Life at 17: Moving and Relationship Challenges

06:32 Pregnancy, Loss, and Emotional Turmoil

11:55 Suicidal Thoughts and Near-Death Experience

15:12 Support from Family and Turning Point

16:47 Returning to Life and Overcoming Stigma

20:45 Healing and Reclaiming Self-Worth

24:14 Message of Hope and Self-Compassion

25:52 Self-Care and Final Blessings

Dani Palacio's Website - https://HolaAmorCo.com

New! – I started a Substack: https://danipalacio.substack.com/

Podcast Contact Information for Dani:

Instagram: @a_waking_moment 

Instagram: @danip0905 

Website: www.awakingmoment.com 

email: [email protected] 

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New! – I started a Substack: https://danipalacio.substack.com/

The Comfort Trap

In this episode, I’m diving into the two sides of daily routines. We’ll talk about how they can be a great tool for stability and stress management, but I also share a warning about the risks of getting too comfortable or stagnant. I really want to emphasize how important it is to stay self-aware and listen to your inner voice, so your routines actually support your growth. I hope this conversation encourages you to look at your own habits and see how they can evolve to better align with who you really are.

Takeaways

• Daily routines can provide stability and manage stress.
• Routines can become rigid and lead to stagnation.
• Self-care is essential and can be integrated into daily life.
• It's important to check in with your evolving self.
• Stagnation can lead to negative physical and mental health effects.
• Mindfulness can enhance daily routines and self-care practices.
• Listening to your body is crucial for personal growth.
• Routines should support the person you are becoming.
• Flexibility in routines can lead to greater fulfillment.
• Exploring your true potential requires self-reflection and awareness.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Daily Routines

02:39 The Risks of Stagnation in Routines

05:30 Breaking Free from Comfort Zones

08:18 Listening to Your Inner Self

10:51 Exploring Your True Potential

Podcast Contact Information for Dani:

Instagram: @a_waking_moment 

Instagram: @danip0905 

Website: www.awakingmoment.com 

email: [email protected] 

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In this episode, I’m exploring the idea of energy leakage. Have you ever felt completely exhausted without knowing why? I’m explaining how we unknowingly drain our power and why keeping 'energetic hygiene' is just as important as physical hygiene. Sharing my own experience, I’ll guide you through the daily habits I use to block and safeguard my energy, providing practical techniques you can start today to restore your vitality.

Takeaways

• Many people leak energy without realizing it.
• Daily practices can help seal and protect your energy.
• Awareness of energy shifts is crucial for well-being.
• Intentional energy exchange is different from unintentional leakage.
• Prayer can fortify your energy and heal leaks.
• Simple techniques can enhance your energetic hygiene.
• Using crystals can support energy protection.
• Mindfulness in daily routines can prevent energy loss.
• Connecting with nature can replenish your energy.
• It's important to share your energy intentionally.

Podcast Contact Information for Dani:

Instagram: @a_waking_moment 

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Website: www.awakingmoment.com 

email: [email protected] 

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Summary

In this episode of the A Waking Moment podcast, Dani Palacio delves into the concepts of faith and trust, exploring their differences and interconnections. She emphasizes that trust is earned through experience and reliability, while faith is an innate belief that does not require proof. Dani also discusses the importance of chakras, particularly the root and crown chakras, in fostering a sense of safety and connection to the universe. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own relationships with trust and faith, and to embrace the intuitive aspects of their being.

Faith and trust are closely related, often interchangeable concepts.

Trust: A firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability or strength of someone or something. (Verb – something you do)

Faith: Complete trust or confidence in someone or something. (Noun – something you have)

My experience, and where I want to invite you explore within yourself.

Trust is something that is earned. You test the reliability of someone or something. It’s proven over time which then enables you to trust.

Faith is something that is not tested. It’s something innate and intuitive within you. Your belief in and even surrender to it by a steadfastness that is unexplainable. Faith involves accepting the unseen, mysterious and even the unexplainable.

Quotes:

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the staircase." — Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Tie your camel, and trust in Allah." — Prophet Muhammad

Energy Centers – Chakras that support moving from trust to faith.

Chakra Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc5zofaP8xsESqvR7f2GYOMx_3owgcbws&si=3w9eYcQ964hDmze0

Root Chakra – Root, Home, Safety, Grounded, Feelings of Belonging

Crown Chakra – Connection to the Divine. A place where spiritual/energetics become awakened.

Third Eye Chakra – intuition, inner wisdom with deep spiritual insight.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring Faith and Trust

08:44 The Role of Chakras in Trust and Faith 

Podcast Contact Information for Dani:

Instagram: @a_waking_moment 

Instagram: @danip0905 

Website: www.awakingmoment.com 

email: [email protected] 

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Summary

Welcome to Season 3! It’s 2026, and if you’re already feeling 'behind,' this episode is your permission to stop. "I sold my car and found a level of abundance I never expected. I’m diving into the radical difference between faith and trust, and how to reclaim your unique 'soul signature' amidst the New Year noise. Plus, I’m sharing my new journey into the world of alchemy. Let’s step into the unknown together.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Season 3: Embracing Change

04:51 Navigating Overwhelm and Self-Reflection

09:23 The Journey of Abundance and Trust

18:36 Faith Over Trust: A Transformative Experience

22:12 Closing Thoughts and Community Connection

In this episode of the A Waking Moment podcast, host Dani Palacio welcomes listeners to the start of Season 3, sharing her excitement and personal updates as she navigates life changes in 2026. Dani emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's unique energy and soul signature, encouraging listeners to embrace their individuality. She discusses the overwhelming feelings many may experience at the start of a new year and offers insights on how to shift focus from external pressures to internal desires and self-awareness. As she prepares for the upcoming Chinese New Year, Dani reflects on the significance of new beginnings and the importance of honoring one's current state, whether it be feeling behind or overwhelmed.

Dani also delves into her personal journey of self-discovery, sharing a transformative experience related to abundance and trust. She recounts a recent event where selling her car led to a profound realization about her beliefs surrounding abundance. Through this story, she encourages listeners to embrace faith over trust, suggesting that true growth comes from stepping into the unknown with confidence. As she embarks on a new educational journey in alchemy, Dani expresses her commitment to supporting her community and invites listeners to reach out for guidance and connection as they navigate their own paths.

Takeaways

You are unique and have a soul signature.

Focus on your desires and how they make you feel.

Trust yourself and take moments for self-reflection.

Abundance is about releasing old beliefs.

Step into faith rather than just trust.

Podcast Contact Information for Dani:

Instagram: @a_waking_moment 

Instagram: @danip0905 

Website: www.awakingmoment.com 

email: [email protected] 

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S2E41: End of Year Blessing

Keywords: New Year, Reflection, Healing, Growth, Divine Connection, Gratitude, 2026, Spirituality, Self-Discovery, Blessings

Summary

In this heartfelt episode, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the journey of the past year, and I invite you to join me in embracing the healing and growth that come as we transition into this new chapter together. I’ll share why I believe it’s vital for us to honor our personal truths and remain deeply connected to the divine and to our ancestral wisdom. I’m closing this episode with a heart full of gratitude and so much excitement for the year ahead, because I genuinely believe there is beautiful potential waiting for all of us in our new beginnings and spiritual growth.

Takeaways

·       This is the end of the year blessing episode.

·       Take five minutes to write down your accomplishments.

·       Document it and celebrate it.

·       You are the only one that knows your truth.

·       Trust the truth of what you see, feel, and hear.

·       You are a spark of God, the light the world needs.

·       May love lead you in all ways.

Chapters

00:00 Welcoming the New Year and Reflection

02:47 Embracing Healing and Growth

03:46 **Blessing Begins**

05:57 Connecting with the Divine and Ancestors

08:46 Gratitude and Looking Forward to 2026

Podcast Contact Information for Dani:

Instagram: @a_waking_moment 

Instagram: @danip0905 

Website: www.awakingmoment.com 

email: [email protected] 

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S2E40: Exploring the Divine Mother: Mother Mary

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mother Mary

03:11 Symbols and Colors of Mother Mary

10:38 Mary's Role and Significance

16:24 Mary's Apparitions and Spiritual Connection

19:47 Personal Reflections on Mother Mary

23:04 The Hail Mary Prayer and Its Meaning

Summary

In this episode, Dani Palacio explores the significance of Mother Mary, delving into her symbols, colors, and the various Marys in the Bible. The conversation highlights the spiritual connection to Mother Mary, her role as a divine mother, and the impact of her faith on the world. Dani shares personal experiences and insights, including the importance of the Hail Mary prayer and the healing energy associated with Mother Mary.

Colors

Blue: Often her mantle, symbolizing royalty, grace, and heavenly love

White: Represents her purity, innocence, and Immaculate Conception, seen in lilies and other flowers.

Red: Signifies her maternal love and sorrows (especially in art)

Flowers

Lily: Purity, virginity, Annunciation (Madonna Lily).

Rose: "Mystical Rose," love, purity (white), sorrows (red), glory (yellow).

Violet: Humility, "handmaid of the Lord".

Columbine: Holy Spirit, Mary's overshadowing, innocence.

Marigold: "Mary's gold," queenship.

Periwinkle: "Virgin Flower," blue color recalling grace.

Daisy: "Mary's Flower of God," for Jesus. 

Other Symbols & Objects

Star: "Star of the Sea," guiding light.

Ivory Tower: Nobility, purity, grace conduit (from Song of Solomon).

Fleur-de-lis: Resembles the Iris, symbolizes her purity and queenship.

Summary

In this episode of A Waking Moment podcast, Dani Palacio explores themes of authenticity, gratitude, procrastination, and the importance of grieving. She discusses the significance of the winter solstice and the ritual of writing 12 wishes for the new year. Dani emphasizes the need for emotional expression and creating space for grief, encouraging listeners to honor their feelings and reflect on their personal growth as the year comes to a close.

Takeaways

• Authenticity is about discovering and honoring one's truth.
• Procrastination can be a sign of divine timing.
• Winter solstice is a time for reflection and new beginnings.
• Writing 12 wishes can help set intentions for the new year.
• Grieving is a natural process that needs space and time.
• Emotional expression is essential for healing.
• It's important to honor one's feelings and experiences.
• Creating rituals can enhance personal and spiritual growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Authenticity and Gratitude

02:29 Understanding Procrastination and Divine Timing

05:04 Winter Solstice Rituals and Manifesting Wishes

07:59 The Importance of Grieving and Emotional Expression

14:45 Reflecting on Year-End Completions and Self-Relationship

End of Year Journaling Prompts:

On the 9-Year Cycle (2017–2025)

• If you could sit at a table across from the version of yourself from 2017, what would you tell them? 
• Look at the 'scars' or hard moments from the last nine years. How have they alchemized into wisdom? Who have you become because of what you went through?
• What is the biggest lesson this 9-year cycle was trying to teach you? Do you feel you have learned it, or are you still resisting it?

On Releasing "Smallness" & Voice

• Around which people, do you instinctively lower your voice or dim your light? Why does their comfort matter more than your expression?"
• If you were guaranteed that you wouldn't be rejected, what truth would you speak right now? What passion would you finally pursue?
• Where are you leaking energy by pretending to be someone you aren't?

On Completion & Letting Go

• What are you holding onto simply because you are afraid of the empty space that will be left behind if you let it go?
• If you walk into 2026 carrying your current emotional baggage, how heavy will your step be? What specific bag can you set down right now?

On Cord Cutting & Forgiveness

• Who (or what version of yourself) do you need to forgive—not because they deserve it, but because you deserve to be free?
• When you think of a specific person or situation that drains you, where do you feel it in your body? That is where the cord is. Are you ready to cut it?
• How would your daily life change if you stopped waiting for an apology that is never coming?

Booking a Session – Remote or In-person:

I offer energy alignment, healing and clearing sessions that utilize all of my gifts and skills.  Learn more at ⁠www.holaamorco.com/services-booking⁠ 

Podcast Contact Information for Dani:

Instagram: @a_waking_moment 

Instagram: @danip0905 

Website: www.awakingmoment.com 

email: [email protected] 

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Keywords: authenticity, gratitude, procrastination, winter solstice, wishes, grieving, emotional expression, year-end reflection, self-relationship, personal growth

S2E38 The Great Exhale: Closing the 9-Year Cycle 

Summary

In this episode of the Waking Moment podcast, I reflect on the significance of December as a time for introspection and personal growth. It’s time to honor the great exhale from the past 9 years. I discuss the importance of honoring our emotions, the completion of cycles, and the journey towards authenticity. I emphasize the need to speak your truth, forgive yourself, and cut the energetic cords that no longer serve you. Finally, I share my personal journey with the word 'satisfied' and encourage you to prepare for the new beginnings that 2026 will bring.

Takeaways

1. 2025 is a completion year, marking the end of a cycle.
2. Completion involves finishing the habit of self-betrayal.
3. Forgiveness is essential for personal freedom.
4. Energetic cords can drain our energy and need to be cut.
5. Satisfaction should not be confused with settling.
6. Reflecting on personal growth helps in understanding oneself better.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Reflections on December

02:59 The Significance of the Number Nine

05:51 Honoring Personal Growth and Reflection

08:37 The Importance of Speaking Your Truth

11:37 Completion and Self-Betrayal

14:44 Forgiveness and Releasing Energy

17:31 Understanding and Cutting Energetic Cords

20:32 Authenticity in Relationships

22:56 Personal Journey with the Word 'Satisfied'

25:43 Closing Thoughts and Preparing for 2026

Journaling Prompts:

On the 9-Year Cycle (2017–2025)

• If you could sit at a table across from the version of yourself from 2017, what would you tell them? 
• Look at the 'scars' or hard moments from the last nine years. How have they alchemized into wisdom? Who have you become because of what you went through?
• What is the biggest lesson this 9-year cycle was trying to teach you? Do you feel you have learned it, or are you still resisting it?

On Releasing "Smallness" & Voice

• Around which people, do you instinctively lower your voice or dim your light? Why does their comfort matter more than your expression?"
• If you were guaranteed that you wouldn't be rejected, what truth would you speak right now? What passion would you finally pursue?
• Where are you leaking energy by pretending to be someone you aren't?

On Completion & Letting Go

• What are you holding onto simply because you are afraid of the empty space that will be left behind if you let it go?
• If you walk into 2026 carrying your current emotional baggage, how heavy will your step be? What specific bag can you set down right now?

On Cord Cutting & Forgiveness

• Who (or what version of yourself) do you need to forgive—not because they deserve it, but because you deserve to be free?
• When you think of a specific person or situation that drains you, where do you feel it in your body? That is where the cord is. Are you ready to cut it?
• How would your daily life change if you stopped waiting for an apology that is never coming?

Booking a Session – Remote or In-person:

I offer energy alignment, healing and clearing sessions that utilize all of my gifts and skills.  Learn more at ⁠www.holaamorco.com/services-booking⁠ 

Podcast Contact Information for Dani:

Instagram: @a_waking_moment 

Instagram: @danip0905 

Website: www.awakingmoment.com 

email: [email protected] 

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Keywords:  self-reflection, personal growth, December, completion, authenticity, forgiveness, energetic cords, speaking truth, satisfaction, new beginnings

S2E37 The World is Loud, But We Can Be Quiet

Keywords: witnessing, observation, mindfulness, connection, details, challenge, awareness, relationships, presence, empathy

Summary

I’m presenting a unique challenge to you today—one that encourages deep observation and mindfulness. I want to talk about the importance of truly witnessing the people in our daily lives by focusing on the details that usually go unnoticed. I believe that by engaging in this practice, we can foster deeper connections and enhance our awareness of the world around us.

Takeaways

·       Witnessing others can deepen our connections.

·       Mindfulness enhances our awareness of details.

·       Observing someone can reveal new insights.

·       Holding space for details enriches relationships.

·       A simple challenge can lead to profound experiences.

·       Being present is key to understanding others.

·       Observation can transform our interactions.

·       Noticing details fosters empathy.

·       Engaging with others mindfully is a practice.

·       The art of witnessing is a valuable skill.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgment of Chaos

06:51 The Importance of Small Shifts

12:07 Perspective: Panorama vs. Portrait

19:48 Challenge: The Secret Mission of Witnessing

Booking a Session – Remote or In-person:

I offer energy alignment, healing and clearing sessions that utilize all of my gifts and skills.  Learn more at ⁠www.holaamorco.com/services-booking⁠ 

Podcast Contact Information for Dani:

Instagram: @a_waking_moment 

Instagram: @danip0905 

Website: www.awakingmoment.com 

email: [email protected] 

#awakingmoment #healingmoment #innertruth #courageousmoment #bravemoments #reclaimyourtruth #sparktruth #danipalacio #holaamor