This week, I did my very first YouTube Live — simple, unpolished, perfectly imperfect — and it reminded me what it feels like to be a beginner again. Being new at something is vulnerable… but it’s also how we grow. Today we’re talking about why trying new things matters, how it strengthens your brain, and why mistakes are evidence that you’re actually healing.

In this episode, I share:

• What my first YouTube Live taught me

• Why the subconscious resists new experiences

• How learning keeps your brain flexible

• A simple practice to help you embrace beginner energy

• Why “no mistakes” often means “no growth”

Watch the YouTube Live I mention:
Dan & Can Podcast First Live Episode — https://www.youtube.com/live/M9KREa6PMIs?si=PRumWDko2U1fkw7q

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Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. I am not a medical professional. Always listen to your own wisdom and consult appropriate professionals when needed.

If you want to heal mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, remember — I can walk with you, but you are your own best coach. Come heal with me.

You are the meaning-maker in your own life — and the meanings you choose matter more than you realize.
In this episode, we explore how your brain, your nervous system, your imagination, and your spirituality all work together to shape the way you experience your world. You’re allowed to mix science and spirituality. You’re allowed to leave room for mystery. You’re allowed to create meaning that supports your healing, your growth, and your creativity.

Because without a little mystery, life gets flat. When you let yourself play with possibility, everything becomes more vibrant — and your nervous system responds.

If you’ve ever felt torn between logic and intuition, or you’ve wondered whether it’s okay to believe in things that feel meaningful to you, this episode is your permission slip.

Transformation isn’t about perfection — it's about awareness, curiosity, and practice… with a dash of courage.

Want to go deeper? You’ll find free resources, guided audios, and ways to book a session with me at this link: CandidCoachingCo.com . I’d love to walk with you on your journey.

This week, Candi shares a simple but life-changing realization:
your nervous system is the inner child that’s been trying to get your attention.

Instead of judging ourselves for shutting down, spiraling, or overreacting, what if we saw those responses as an overwhelmed child looking for safety?

In this episode, we explore:

• why the nervous system behaves like an inner child

• how pendulation (a tool from Dr. Peter Levine) teaches the body safety

• what it actually means to reparent your nervous system

• simple practices for retuning your system back to a balanced, healthy state

• how this shifts your emotions, relationships, and self-trust

Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. I am not a medical professional, and nothing in this episode is intended to diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice.

If you’re learning to break cycles, soften your reactions, and build nervous-system resilience — this one’s for you.

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Confidence isn’t something you think your way into — it’s something your body remembers.
In this short episode, Candi shares a simple, science-backed way to shift from self-doubt to self-assurance in under a minute. You’ll learn how posture, breath, and micro-movements communicate safety and strength to your nervous system — and how your mind will naturally follow.

Takeaway: Put your body in a position of confidence, and your mind will follow effortlessly.

Real talk, real change — this is Candid Coaching.

This week, Candi opens up about a pattern we all fall into — blaming others for how we feel, or blaming ourselves for everything. In this honest reflection, she explores how people-pleasing and unclear boundaries keep us stuck in resentment, and how self-awareness can restore control, peace, and connection.

You’ll learn:

• Why boundaries actually strengthen relationships

• How to stop expecting people to read your mind

• How to recognize and reprogram old love-language patterns

If you’ve ever felt guilty for needing space, time, or structure — this episode will help you reclaim your energy with compassion and clarity.

⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes related to your health.

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What if you stopped trying to get it right and started treating your life like a science experiment instead?
In this episode, Candi shares how curiosity, small tests, and belief can transform your day-to-day into something a lot more fun — and a lot more effective.

We’ll talk about:

• How to form your own “life hypothesis” — belief + action = results

• Why judgment and shame shut down growth

• The neuroscience behind manifestation and possibility

• What “inspired action” really looks like

• A weeklong experiment you can start today

When you stop judging yourself and start collecting data, you’ll see that every experience — even the messy ones — is feedback that moves you forward.

Here’s your framework for treating life like one big experiment:

1. Create your hypothesis — Decide what you want to believe is possible and write it down.

2. Commit to reliable, consistent, inspired action — Show up and test that belief in real life.

3. Gather realistic feedback — Notice what’s working and what isn’t, without judgment.

4. Adjust — Refine your actions or update your hypothesis based on what you learn.

5. Repeat steps 2–4 until you have evidence that supports your growth.

Ready to start experimenting with your mind?
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Listen to Daydream by Lily Meola

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In this candid conversation, Candi shares why she’s renaming The Trance Formed Life and what led her to simplify everything — from Substack to social media.
She opens up about burnout, alignment, and what it really means to live your message instead of just talking about it.

This new season, Candid Coaching Co., is all about coaching ourselves through life with honesty, curiosity, and compassion — one week, one lesson, one conversation at a time.

Candid Coaching — Keeping it real. Real talk. Real change. Real healing.
Honest, heart-to-heart reflections on growth, self-trust, and everyday transformation.
Work with Candi or learn more at https://stan.store/candidcoaching.

Your mind doesn’t change through willpower—it changes through state.
In this episode, Candi explores how trance, awareness, and nervous system regulation can become powerful tools for rewiring old habits and building emotional flexibility. You’ll learn how everyday moments—like standing in line or feeling anxious—can become opportunities to retrain your brain and calm your body.

Listen, breathe, and discover how to turn life into your personal brain gym.
Then head to Candi’s Substack, Candid Coaching Co., to read the full post: “The Brain Workout You Can Do Anywhere.”

https://candidcoachingco.substack.com/p/the-brain-workout-you-can-do-anywhere

Hypnotherapy isn’t stage tricks or mind control—it’s a gentle, natural way of working with the subconscious mind to create lasting change. In this episode, I share what hypnotherapy really is (and what it isn’t), why it’s such a powerful tool for healing, and the areas I specialize in: sleep issues, nervous system and emotional regulation, and grief recovery.

You’ll get a sense of what it’s like to work with me and why so many people find hypnotherapy surprisingly restorative. If you’ve been struggling with rest, balance, or loss, I invite you to book a free, no-obligation consultation call. Let’s see if we’re a good fit for one another.

Book your free consultation here – https://danandcan.com/page/free-consultation-call

So many of us have been taught not to trust ourselves—through religion, culture, and media messages that tell us to look outside for answers. In this episode, we’ll explore how that conditioning affects us, what it can lead to, and why your body is actually the one friend who has never left you.

You’ll also experience a short guided hypnosis session to help you begin reconnecting with your body and intuition, learning to listen again with trust and compassion.

If you’re ready to go deeper, my brand-new program, Intuition Through Hypnosis, is discounted for a limited time.

Click the link below to set up a short consultation call.

https://stan.store/candidcoaching