Let's Get Real With Dani

Fell off this summer and now you feel like you have to get “back on track”? Same. I’ve been there.

In this episode I’m sharing what happened after a really hard winter, when I started focusing on myself again. It actually looked like not tracking my food, having pizza, and enjoying a lot of ice cream, and I still saw my body change. Not because I barely tried, but because I already had a foundation and just had to lean on it again.

We’re talking about why you can’t skip straight to intuitive eating, why changing everything at once tells you absolutely nothing, and why your body won’t change while you’re running it into the ground. Plus, why you deserve to feel good on a Thursday afternoon, not just drag yourself all the way to Friday.

Your foundation won’t look like mine, and that’s the whole point. If you want help finding yours, I keep a couple of coaching spots open each month. Reach out anytime on Instagram at @wellnesswithdani.s.

Dani explores the destructive nature of perfectionism and the 'perfect box' that limits women in health, body image, and life. She emphasizes embracing imperfection, breaking free from societal expectations, and finding joy in authenticity.

Takeaways:

• Living in the 'perfect box' is limiting and exhausting.
• Embracing imperfection leads to greater happiness and confidence.
• You don't need to be perfect to be healthy or successful.
• Challenging societal standards can help you live more authentically.
• Self-love involves accepting your flaws and messiness.
  
  

Send Dani a message on instagram if this landed or just want to share your own experience with perfectionism:
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Social media has turned taking care of yourself into a full-time job, but on fire. Vibration plates, creatine, balancing hormones, deficits, 10k steps, five gym days a week... it's a lot of noise, and most of us end up frozen, not sure what we're actually supposed to do.

In this one I'm digging into something I talked about on my stories: I'm kind of like the ADHD medication for my clients. My job is to help you quiet all of it and focus on one thing at a time.

We get into why the clients who actually succeed are the ones willing to let go of everything they think they should be doing, why "stupid simple" beats going zero to a hundred every time, and how meeting yourself at your current capacity (instead of sprinting past it) is what makes anything actually last.

Come find me on Instagram @wellnesswithdani.s and tell me what's feeling like a lot of noise for you right now. I could seriously talk about this for ten episodes!

This one's a free flow... no notes, no script, just the conversation I keep having with clients on repeat: "Are you sure I should be eating that much?" Yes. Yes I am. In this episode I'm getting into why I'll never just hand you a meal plan, what maintenance calories actually are (and why yours are probably higher than you think), why a deficit should never start from an already-underfed body, and the real reason you freeze when you try to plan your meals. Here's a hint: it's likely a permissions problem. Plus a bird, a bug on my microphone, and a public apology to all the Lindas. If you've ever been scared of your coffee creamer, this one's for you.

In this episode, I’m breaking down something that almost no one is talking about when it comes to perimenopause and menopause…

It's that your body might not be getting enough fuel.

So many women over 30 are dealing with:
- low energy
- brain fog
- weight gain
- poor sleep
- feeling completely disconnected from their body

…and the first place they’re told to look is supplements.

But what I see over and over again working with women is this:

Years of dieting + under-eating + on-and-off cycles 

Which makes all these symptoms hit harder.

In this episode, we talk about:
- why chronic dieting impacts your body more as you age
- how under-eating can worsen common perimenopause symptoms
- why supplements are NOT the first step (they’re the top layer)
- what “fueling your body properly” actually means
- why maintenance calories are the most overlooked starting point
- how to stop living in the “on vs off” cycle with food

This is about coming back to the basics and rebuilding a foundation your body can actually function on.

Because when your body is finally getting what it needs… everything else becomes easier.

If you’ve been feeling like:
“I don’t feel like myself anymore”
“I’ve tried everything and nothing works”

This episode will help you understand why AND what to focus on instead.

If you want help figuring out your own maintenance calories, I’ve created a simple guide you can start right away (linked below).
https://3day.wellnesswithdani.net/missing3days

How movement, nutrition, and small habits can support your mental health when you're going through a tough season.

When life feels heavy, it can feel selfish to focus on yourself, however it’s often the most important place to start.

In this episode, I’m talking about the connection between mental health and the way we care for our bodies through movement, food, and daily habits. Not from a place of perfection or “overhauling your life,” but through small steps that help you start feeling like yourself again.

Inside this episode we talk about:

• Why “something is better than nothing” actually matters
• How movement can support mental wellness (without turning it into punishment)
• The connection between nutrition, energy, and mood
• Why small wins build confidence and momentum
• When it might be time to ask for support

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself lately, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need to change everything overnight. Sometimes the most powerful shift is simply taking the next small step.

If you're curious about the Confident Eating Project being that next step:

Start with the Self-Led Confident Eating Project:
https://cep.wellnesswithdani.net/getcep

If you'd prefer the live coaching version when it opens again, join the waitlist here:
https://cep.wellnesswithdani.net/cep-waitlist

If you’ve ever set a goal, gone all-in, and then burned out a couple weeks later, then this episode is for you.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what I call Stupid Simple Habits. the tiny, realistic actions that help you build confidence, stay consistent, and make progress without crashing or starting over.

We talk about why doing less at first often leads to better results, especially if you’re tired of the all-or-nothing cycle.

Inside this episode, we cover:

• Why big goals create resistance (and what to do instead)
• How confidence is built by keeping small promises to yourself
• Real examples using food, movement, and daily routines
• How to scale habits without burning out
• Why rest can be a habit too

If you want to feel better in your body, build momentum, and stop feeling like you’re always behind... this episode will help you simplify the process and focus on what actually works.

Want support building these habits?
The Confident Eating Project helps you apply this in a realistic, sustainable way.
Self-led + live options linked below.

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In this episode, Dani is joined by intuitive hypnotherapist Shawn Prestie to talk about alignment, parts work, and learning how to listen to your body instead of living in your head.

Shawn explains how protective “parts” of us are formed early in life to keep us safe — and how those same parts can later drive people-pleasing, overthinking, burnout, and difficulty saying no. Together, Dani and Shawn explore how reconnecting to your body builds self-trust and helps you make decisions that actually feel right.

The episode also includes a guided Aligned Body Check-In, a simple practice to help you feel what a true yes and a true no feel like in your body — so you can start making choices with more clarity and less mental spiraling.

Note: If you want to do the guided check-in, listen when you’re somewhere safe and settled (not driving or multitasking).

Connect with Shawn:
Instagram: @cedarandspirit
Website: www.cedarandspirit.com
Audio vault: Rooted In You — a growing library of hypnosis and meditation audios for nervous system regulation, emotional processing, parts work, and self-connection. 

The holidays are here… which means joy, connection, delicious food — and that weird pressure to explain every single choice you make about your own body.

Yep... We’re going there today.

In this episode, I’m getting real about what so many women feel but rarely talk about: the peer pressure, the comments, the “just have one!” energy, and the way people suddenly feel entitled to your decisions when you’re trying to take care of yourself.

We get into:
- Why people push back when you set boundaries (it’s not actually about you)
- How to say “no thanks” without over-explaining or feeling guilty
- What to do when someone doesn’t respect your choices
- The difference between support and subtle sabotage
- How to keep your word to yourself without restricting or going into all-or-nothing mode

Let me be very clear... This isn’t about saying no to every holiday treat or pretending you’re on a diet. It’s about choosing what supports you and not letting someone else’s discomfort, take over your intentions.

If you’ve ever questioned yourself, caved to pressure, or felt like you needed a “reason” to honour your own needs… this one’s for you.

If this episode resonates, it would mean so much if you liked, shared, or passed it on to a friend who needs this reminder going into the holidays. 💛

We're back for season 2! Getting back into it, I’m getting real about what this year has actually felt like behind the scenes and dang has it been a ride!

I hit my best month ever in business, followed by some of my lowest months ever and for a while, I thought that meant I was failing. Like seriously a rollercoaster. In this episode, we dive into the mess: the resistance, the discomfort, the moments of doubt, and the reward that came from slowing down and getting honest with myself.

We dive into:

• The levels of vulnerability from oversharing to shutting down
• Tying your self-worth to your income and external “success”
• What hitting a wall taught me about sustainability and alignment
• Why resistance matters, but why there also has to be reward
• Letting people in instead of trying to “figure it out alone”

If you've ever felt stuck, heavy, or disconnected from your “why,” this conversation is for you.

If this episode hit for ya, it would mean so much if you rate, review, or share it with someone who needs this reminder today.🩷