Let's Be Honest with Daria Cooper

Season 1 Finale is here! 

We're celebrating season 1 of LBH podcast with a solo episode with me, Daria! Press play to hear me talk about:

• TW: Suicide Prevention Month
  • making space for open conversation
• Honoring an Identity Shift
• Teasers for LBH Season 2/ The Cooper's next chapter
  • *listen carefully for hints throughout the episode

Listen ALL the way through to enjoy a short guided meditation that focuses on riding the wave of change.

Follow along for more content during the break on instagram! 

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Daria

What the title says > My wife, Alli, enters the chat!

Listen to us discuss:

• Our wedding planning process
• Celebrating one year of marriage 
• Alli's opinion on recent LBH podcast topics
• Unexpected date night experiences

Lastly, I end with a short guided meditative message about opening your heart to life. Take a few minutes to breath and be. Leave a review if you enjoy! Or message me on instagram! letsbehonest_pod

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Daria

In this bonus mini flow-sode, I provide a quick meditation and yoga flow. I share that I teach yoga at events and virtually, and also that I wanted to provide a new gentle yoga flow with all you listeners. I emphasize the importance of honoring your body and supporting it through different cycle phases or phases of life. Follow along as I guide listeners through a meditation practice and a mini yoga flow focused on opening the chest and shoulders. I'll encourage listeners to be present, let go of distractions, and connect with their breath. Lastly, I conclude the episode by reminding listeners to be all they can be and to shine their light.

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Daria

In this conversation, my childhood friend and former gymnastics teammate, Taylor and I discuss  her journey as an integrative health practitioner and physical therapist assistant. We reflect on our friendship and the different phases of life we have experienced together.

Taylor shares her personal experiences with injuries and how they led her to pursue a career in physical therapy. She also discusses her own health struggles and how they inspired her to start her own business, Better at the Roots, focusing on integrative nutrition, whole body wellness and hormonal health. We emphasize the importance of taking a holistic approach to health and wellness, considering the body as a whole and addressing underlying issues rather than just treating symptoms. We also reflect on the importance of listening to your body and making choices that support your well-being.

Taylor also discuss her own approach to working with clients, emphasizing the importance of starting with foundational changes and working towards personalized protocols. She highlights the need for education and awareness around women's health and hormones, and expresses her desire to teach younger women about these topics. I conclude by inviting listeners to attend the upcoming event, 'Spill the Tea,' where myself and Taylor will be sharing more information on women's health and wellness.

XO

Daria

TW: miscarriage

In this solo episode, I open up about my own mental health journey, including my experiences with intrusive thoughts, family systems, miscarriage, and loss. I emphasize the importance of storytelling and normalizing life experiences to create community and understanding. I discuss my upbringing, struggles with communication and self-doubt, and the impact of being a competitive gymnast. I also share how therapy has helped me process and heal from a miscarriage, navigate unhealthy relationships, develop self-awareness and better communication skills.

Lastly, I highlight the value of movement, creating safe spaces, and practicing self-compassion in helping me get out of my head. If any of this resonates with you, I hope you feel seen and less alone!

XO 

Daria

Hey guys!

This is a replay from a while back. It's a relaxation technique my therapist Piper taught me! We use this before sessions when I'm feeling overwhelm. I hope it helps you!

Hit play on this Guided PMR over and over again, whenever you need!

XO,

Daria

In this episode, Kassidy Quadrozzi and I discuss our personal experiences with drinking and why we have chosen to stop. We talk about the challenges of navigating social settings without alcohol and the pressure to drink. Together, we also touch on the importance of finding like-minded people who are also sober or sober curious. 

The conversation highlights the need for support and understanding in this journey and the potential for personal growth and self-discovery. Building a community of like-minded individuals is crucial in the journey of sobriety and sober curiosity. Surrounding yourself with friends who are on the same page, even if they haven't stopped drinking entirely, can provide support and understanding. Creating spaces and events that are alcohol-free can help people feel comfortable and connected. It's important to find acceptance and authenticity in these spaces, where you can show up as your true self without the need for alcohol. Exploring sobriety allows you to rediscover who you are and connect with others who are on a similar path.

If this episode resonates with you at all, feel free to continue to conversation with us on instagram! The Wellness Weekend IG letsbehonest_pod

Interested in our  Spill The Tea, Women's Health + Hormone Event? 

XO,

Daria

 TWW links, ways to get in touch with Kassidy

TWO PART SERIES. Listen now to feel Jill's joyful energy!

In Part 2, our conversation explores the intersection of mental health awareness and Pride, emphasizing the importance of these topics beyond their designated months and the value of creating supportive and inclusive communities.

When referring to her amazing girlfriend, Kayla, Jill speaks about the role of relationships in providing care and support for mental well-being. The conversation also covers themes of friendship, communication, gratitude, self-care, and authenticity. It delves into the challenges and rewards of maintaining meaningful relationships, the importance of open communication and how to practice gratitude. It also explores the power of authenticity and vulnerability in personal growth and connection.

The Queer Joy Festival is mentioned as an event that fosters community and connection.

Want to connect with Jill? click here!

Want to learn more about Yoga therapy? jillmanos.com

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Daria

TWO PART SERIES. Listen now to feel Jill's joyful energy!

In Part 1 of this conversation, I introduce Jill Manos, a yoga therapist and advocate for mental health and the LGBTQIA+ community. Jill shares her journey of healing, discomfort, and holding space for others utilizing Yoga Therapy. We reflect on a yoga class we took together and how it created a lasting memory of comfort and joy.

In addition, we emphasize the connection between mental and physical health and the need to acknowledge and explore discomfort. Yoga therapy provides a space for inquiry and reflection, allowing individuals to be seen and heard without the pressure to fix or change. We also discuss the significance of anger and the importance of being present and self-aware.

Jill shares two impactful and personal stories as well. One of her late father, Ernie, whom she'll always remember empowered her to value herself more. And the second, a more recent experience at a public concert with her girlfriend, Kayla, in which she had to practice her ability to hold space for discomfort and turn it into something more positive. 

Want to connect with Jill? click here!

Want to learn more about Yoga therapy? jillmanos.com

XO

Daria

... Coming next on LBH,

Part 2 dives more into the significance of Pride month and mental health awareness, and the value of creating supportive and inclusive communities. It also delves into the role of relationships in providing care and support for mental well-being. The conversation covers themes of friendship, communication, gratitude, self-care, and authenticity. It delves into the challenges and rewards of maintaining meaningful relationships, the importance of open communication, the practice of gratitude, and the various forms of self-care. It also explores the power of authenticity and vulnerability in personal growth and connection.

In this conversation, I interview Sofia Quiñones, the owner of EventHaus Boston, an event planning company specializing in customization and rentals. We discuss Sofia's background in event planning, her passion for creating beautiful and detailed events, and her goals for the future.

Sofia shares her experience starting her own business and the challenges of balancing work and motherhood. We also talk about Sofia's recent engagement and her upcoming projects. Sofia discusses the success of the Bloom Bar and her fiance's role in building it amongst other rental pieces. She also talks about her love for fashion and how it is influenced by growing up in Miami. Sofia shares her challenges with content creation on social media and the importance of self-care. She highlights the importance of finding mom friends and navigating friendships as a new mom. Sofia reflects on the transition to motherhood and offers advice to her younger self to take risks and believe in herself!!

Sofia will be showcasing EventHaus at the Garden Party 6/1/24

Learn more here EventHaus instagram

XO,

Daria