Hella Well With Danielle

While Michelle Obama's book Becoming encouraged us to become, I’m over here unlearning to be me. And after 30+ years of being me, I've discovered there's a lot to un-become and I'm sharing today part of my wellness journey. Warning: there were tears while recording this as I honestly want to share the other side of what it means to become, by first unlearning.

Unlearning takes awareness. It requires you to observe your patterns and be honest with yourself. And then when the time is right, create a new pattern and practice it repeatedly. Of course, we can’t forget giving ourselves grace and forgiveness. I hope you enjoy or get something out of this glimpse into my journey to living hella well. Also make sure to check us out on YouTube (with facial expressions and all) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP9uesKd6uGJ51DI-bEZtOw.

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There is a painful gap between what people want and what they actually do. But what if I told you that the way you’re trying to change or create habits is hella flawed. Oh, and that there’s an embarrassingly easier way to achieve what you desire that will make you question why you didn't think about it before that you can start today. Would you want to know more?

If so, today I'm sharing what has helped me make lasting healthy habits with a few tiny changes based on a book from Dr. BJ Fogg, a behavior scientist at Stanford University, titled Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything.

The basic premise of this book is about the power of starting small to create long-term change.  In this book Fogg gives a simple roadmap that I’ll explain in detail as well as one surprising point about habits that will shock you:
Repetition and frequency aren’t the keys to creating lasting behavior changes, it’s something else that may shock you. 

What you’ll hella want to catch:
- Why willpower and motivation aren’t enough
- Why tiny habits are so powerful
- B = MAP (Behavior = Motivation + Abilit + Prompt) - Fogg’s formula to changing behavior
- How to create tiny habits that work for you
- The one factor that’s more important than repetition or frequency when it comes to creating change 

Show notes:
https://hellawellwithdanielle.com/podcast/tiny-habits-that-change-everything/

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With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently relaxing its travel restrictions and more destinations opening up for vaccinated travelers, is the vaccination passport your ticket to international travel? Before you answer yes, you might want to learn more about what each vaccination passport app includes, which is best to use for your specific destination, the social implications, and the security risks.

Vaccination passport is one of the hottest topics in the travel and tourism industry right now. No matter where you want to go, you'll need to prove you've been vaccinated and/or recently tested negative for COVID-19 in order to travel. In this week's episode, we're discussing what is a vaccination passport, the pros and cons of using one, and destinations accepting vaccinated travelers.

Things You'll Hella Want to Catch:
- What is a vaccination passport?
- Breakdown of the current passport apps
- Pros and cons of digital vs paper vaccination certification
- What you need to know to consider before downloading or supporting any vaccination passport app
- Destinations open to vaccinated travelers 

Show notes:
https://hellawellwithdanielle.com/podcast/vaccination-passport-what-you-need-to-know/

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Discover the ugly truth about being a people pleaser that will make you rethink your actions with this week's guest Samantha Washington of Mended Fitness.

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https://hellawellwithdanielle.com/podcast/people-pleaser-this-aint-love/

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Self-care is being peddled as the “It Girl” for all your needs. With 49.5 million posts on Instagram with the phrase "self-care," it's hard not to scroll through your social media feed without seeing a post with the hashtag #selfcare. It all sounds great until you realize self-care can be done wrong.

The wellness industry is a trillion-dollar industry and larger companies are jumping on the self-care bandwagon. Everything these days is considered self-care from what you eat, where you go, and the beauty products you use. We are being told daily what self-care "should" be and what we "should" want in life to be happy and whole. But not all things done in the name of self-care are good for you. Or if they are done a certain way, they can actually be harmful.

Note that I do believe self-care is not optional and is an act of self-preservation, especially for women of color. So I'm not saying self-care is bad and not to make it a priority in your life. Instead, I am shining a light on what you do in the name of self-care matters. And I repeat, self-care can go hella wrong without you realizing it!

The fact that you can do self-care wrong may sound like a shocking concept and downright crazy, but it’s easier than you think. In today’s episode, we’re discussing 8 ways self-care can go hella wrong. 

Show notes:
https://hellawellwithdanielle.com/podcast/8-ways-you-can-do-self-care-wrong/

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Olivia Pope was known as the infamous "Fixer" on the hit TV show, Scandal. She'd strut in her white outfit proclaiming, "it's handled," but did she ever seem happy fixing others? Or more importantly, did her own life ever seemed fixed or handled? Not to me! The need to fix or problem-solve for others comes with ease for those who are natural caregivers or empaths. That's just who we are, but there's a dark side to being a fixer that we don't talk about often. Even when our need to fix or offer advice comes from the best intentions, it doesn’t mean it’s healthy for anyone involved (including you). In today's episode, we're discussing the desire to fix others not only being a bad habit but a deeply rooted need that is connected to things you need to fix in your own life.

Show notes:

You can now watch this podcast live on YouTube by going to the Hella Well With Danielle channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP9uesKd6uGJ51DI-bEZtOw). Also be sure to also join the Hella Well With Danielle newsletter for my biggest ah-ha moments from each episode and special announcements. Sign up at http://hellawellwithdanielle.com/join-wellness-revolution/.

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It feels like the fasten seat belt sign has gone off and more people are traveling internationally but is it really safe? Or worth it to travel right now in this new norm? This travelista is not ready as COVID-19 has caused a horrible case of travel anxiety that I've never experienced. In today's episode, I discuss why I'm choosing not to travel anytime soon and ways you can work through your own travel anxiety.

We’ve been conditioned to think using crystals is not for “us” and that crystals are some new age ish. All I can say is lies, lies, and more lies! Our ancestors knew what was up. Egyptians and other African cultures were known to use all different types of crystals in rituals and in their daily life. Crystals are even mentioned many times in the Bible. This episode is to reintroduce this ancient method of using the healing energy of crystals to enhance your life and help you reach your goals. Discover what are the must-have crystals everyone should own, what to look for when purchasing crystals, and how to use them with Tiffany Burke of Doers Beat Thinkers (doersbeatthinkers.com) who is my go-to expert for crystals. 

Show notes:

https://hellawellwithdanielle.com/podcast/using-crystals-to-enhance-life/

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You can’t escape your emotions no matter how hard you try. Anger is one emotion we often attempt to suppress (intentionally and unintentionally), which if done habitually, can have a damaging effect on your mental and physical well-being and your relationships. Discover in today’s episode:
- Why you may be suppressing your anger (some reasons may shock you)
- What happens when you do suppress anger
- The dangers of suppressing your anger
- How suppressed anger shows up in the body
- Anger and work (how to deal with it)
- Signs that you may be suppressing your anger
- How to release anger in a healthy way

Journal Prompt:
What is your anger trying to tell you about yourself? Is it calling you to do better, or is it inviting you to practice compassion?
What would it feel or look like to release your suppressed anger?
The last time I withheld my anger it caused a problem by…
Write a letter to your anger, telling it everything

Show notes:
https://hellawellwithdanielle.com/podcast/stop-suppressing-anger/

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Why is making and keeping friends so much harder as an adult? You’ll learn from my guest, Cathy Council, that making friends as an adult doesn’t have to be hard. In today’s episode we’ll discuss:
- Why your circle of friends is vital to your own growth
- How to adjust to the changes in your friendships
- Friendships as living relationships constantly evolving
- Breaking up with friends
- Toxic friendships

About Cathy Council - Cathy is a certified life coach certified business relationship manager who focuses on helping ambitious women to achieve their goals through the unique lens of building strategic relationships that support, promote, and celebrates who they are now. What I love the most about Cathy is her belief that the people you choose to be in your circle of friends should reflect the best of who you were, who you are now, who you are becoming.

Show notes:
https://hellawellwithdanielle.com/podcast/build-maintain-circle-of-friends/ 


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