Not That Deep with Dana Joy

Eva Scarano founded LymeLnk (Lymelnk.org) - she is on a mission to make Lyme Disease visible, so others don’t have to face it alone–or at all. Eva has overcome so much, first getting sick when she was in college at Michigan. So young, with so much uphill battle ahead of her, unbeknownst to her, this was just the beginning. Every time we were talking and I thought her story was ending and 'remission' was coming, she gets knocked down again. Her ability to get up, to fight, to lean on others, to lean on HERSELF, to quarterback her own illness, to question why doctor's are so dumbfounded by this disease, why doctor's don't even CARE to learn about this disease - she is a well of knowledge and charisma. This conversation could have lasted 7 more hours. She is going to change the world with her grit and determination. Get tested, stay covered, and spread awareness. Invisible illness is illness.

I moved to LA but didn't go to UCLA and am driving a CRV not a Maserati (this is a reference to a RL Grime song that came out in 2018 and completely shifted the course of a nation). In the midst of a lot of great guest interviews, I wanted to pop in and remind you guys who I am and what the f I am about. I love when people ask me 'do you have a cohost' like no I am so out of control I talk to myself for an hour and pray people listen. I am super happy I moved, and every day I learn something about myself. Learning what my routine can look like, and not rushing to figure it out. Understanding that my life in LA will not look like my life in New York. It actually can't. I also don't want it to. The more people I meet, the more conversations I have, the more times I tell someone 'why' I moved - it continues to click. These little clicks add up into a feeling of contentment and also gratitude. I am so grateful I could choose to change my lifestyle, I could move across the coast and feel healthy all while doing so. I am more present than ever - more to come.

Rachel Hechtman, also known as @Soberincentralpark joins me as we talk about her college life, how that shaped her post college life, her relationships as an adult, and the ending of a long standing relationship with alcohol. Rachel is an alcohol free coach, and mindset & manifestation coach, an NA beverage / events / partnerships consultant and a mom to her dog George. Something I really took away from our convo is just looking back at the role alcohol played/plays in college. For me, it was all I did. I had no regrets, I enjoyed it, yet I look back as a 29 alcohol free person like .... da fuq? Enjoy Rachel's episode !!

I saw Anna Coker on TikTok and I said 'I gotta get this girl on the pod'. She undeniably makes me laugh so hard. She's from Florence, South Carolina. A real Italian stallion. Anna was ready to be working on a farm in the midwest when she heard back from Barstool that she got the internship she randomly applied for. From there, she continues to be an absolute HOOT online, talking to the camera, playing characters, acting out like the true theater girl she is. Please enjoy this and sorry I can't stop laughing she just is seriously it.

I used to do stand up and people forget this. No I'm kidding literally no one can forget this. There's some people you meet in this field that are just truly genuine. And only one has the most iconic laugh. You probably know Jeffree from his content - he is a viral machine - he spews out content like it's his job - and now it ~sort of~ is. Before he was the mecca he is now, he was a theater star. He was touring with different groups - singing, dancing, entertaining. Performingstand up comedy has been his dream from the start. Jeffree was showing up to mics, barking (getting people on the street into comedy shows) and producing his own shows. April of 2025 everything changed when he pressed post on something he didn't even know would change the trajectory of his life.

These girls are pistols and firecrackers and etc. I LOVED having Bridget back as a return guest and getting to chat with her BFF and my internet friend, Alyssa. Their energy is just so much fun to be around - the way they bounce off one another, hype the other up - remember the parts of the story the other one needs to share. Both Bridget and Alyssa share their experiences with dating, their sexuality, their love for astrology, their love for being a good time and for one another as just genuinely good friends.

Danny Mitchell, originally from Westfield New Jersey (REPRESENT GO BLUE DEVILS ETC) is a force. Since a young age when everyone was going left - he went right. He played basketball most of his life, loving it so much that becoming a high school basketball coach was one of his dreams. After a torn ACL, he had to take a year at Millbrook where he not only got his strength back and trained, but he also joined an acapella group. Who he is today is a guy starting a healthy snacks brand, starting with egg bites. And they are GOOD. Inspired by his mom's recipes when he and his siblings were growing up - he sees the value in eating actually healthy - not protein BS! Follow along on his journey as he builds 'Team Egg', it's a ride you definitely want to be on.

I really can’t believe this is my 100th episode. I have had this podcast for over 2 years, and I have loved every second of it. Even when I feel like ‘it’s’ not working - it always has felt right. That’s what matters. I love connecting with people, I love talking to strangers, learning about humans, sharing my own stories, connecting on the deepness of life and remembering what's not that deep in parallel. Having my parents who are divorced on my 100th episode symbolizes a lot to me ~ I realized I have talked about their divorce to them individually, but never with both of them. The last time I had them to myself, in the same room, talking about their split, was when they told me they were getting one. I am an emotional wreck, naturally. The main reason they are on is not only to make history, but to interview ME about an upcoming change in my life. I am moving somewhere very special in a few weeks - AHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Listen in and find out more. 

Jack Maloney is ... of all trades. He is multi faceted in incredible ways I loved hearing about while I sat cross legged in my white linens that need to be ironed desperately. While I'm here - when you iron clothes and then sit down, it ruins the ironing you did. How is this not fixed? Jack sings, dances, creates content, plays characters, has gorgeous eyes, crushes improv and believe it or not, more. We have an eye opening conversation about OCD, where I am so grateful for his vulnerability. Check out his content on Tiktok and Instagram!! Enjoy episode 99.

Join me as I talk about how I feel like I'm flopping, the pressures and woes of social media, the power of a comment, the song 100 years by Five for Fighting and how it alters my brain chemistry, and how when men give me their opinions I don't really tend to listen. That sound OK? XO thank you for listening !!