Pain To Joy

On this week's episode Danielle shares multiple joys from the past week in the midst of getting her home prepared to rent again.

She shares her deep appreciation for two wonderful souls who helped her fix the Murphy bed that was rendered unusable by previous tenants.

She asks listeners to pin point a moment of connection that has recently brought them joy.

Danielle emotionally expresses her thankfulness for quality time spent with beautiful friends she hadn't seen in two years.

She invites listeners to intentionally carve out moments for more simplicity, connection, more love and joy amidst the fullness of their lives.

She celebrates many everyday moments and wins from the last week and touches upon the importance of celebrating the smallest wins along life's journey.

Danielle thanks listeners for their listening and their love.

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In this week's episode Danielle shares some updates about her condo as she had some tenants who mistreated several items in her home. She sings the praises of a kind gentleman from the Murphy bed company who is her remotely.

She asks listeners how they can incorporate more fun, joy and pleasure into their lives.

She expresses how she is being intentional about taking her time, and taking time for wellness and connection, as she prepares her home for new renters.

Danielle invites listeners to schedule time for themselves, especially in the busiest seasons of their lives.

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This week, Danielle shares an emotional moment when she allowed herself to be fully human that inspired this episode.

She acknowledges that she may have been a toxic positivity person, and explains how sharing inspirational and motivational quotes was a survival tool along her healing journey.

She shares something detrimental that a doctor told her back in 2012 and how she's so thankful she chose not to believe it.

Danielle expresses her desire and intention to continue to help listeners on their healing journey as it unfolds.

She affirms what she believes is the most important tool for living a more peace and joyful life, and reminds listeners that healing is a lifelong journey.

She invites listeners to choose how they reframe events that happen in their lives, to have a positive shift in perspective.

Danielle reminds listeners that we all have the power to choose to focus on the good, and to believe that life is happening for us.

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In this week's episode Danielle shares how her daily journalling practice helped her have a positive shift in perspective.

She talks about a childhood activity that prepared her for many life moments, as well as for what she is moving through now.

She speaks to being intentional about her wellness journey and the actions she is taking to sustain optimal wellbeing.

Danielle shares a tale of magical experiences, connection, and flow at the

Rogers Charity Classic golf tournament.

She provides examples of how she simplifies the day to day, and asks listeners how they could set themselves up for future success.

She expresses gratitude for all of the people who help her stay in track and honour her energy.

Danielle invites listeners to cherish the present moment, as they intentionally prepare for what's next.

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In this week's episode Danielle shares an insight from the swimming pool that is a helpful tool for everyday life.

She talks about her healing and self-compassion journey and the value of being here now. Trusting that by focusing on the present moment, we will get to where we want to go.

She professes how being at the public pool is full of incredible people who inspire her.

Danielle invites listeners to look at their challenges as opportunities for growth and reminds listeners to celebrate themselves for how far they've come.

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This week Danielle talks about how waking up feeling panicked recently allowed her to recall when her mindfulness journey began.

She shares her first panic attack experience, as well as a tool to help calm the nervous system if panic ensues.

She reflects on the start of her mindfulness journey, and expresses her thankfulness for Don Maclean of Practical Wellbeing in Calgary where she began to learn about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, created by Jon Kabat-Zinn Phd.

Danielle mentions the April 5, 2023 episode of Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris. The fascinating episode entitled "Tripping Out with a Legend: Jon Kabat-Zinn on Pain vs. Suffering, Rethinking Your Anxiety, and the Buddha's Teaching in a Single Sentence" is a must listen!

She credits her meditation and mindfulness practice to being able to live a more peace, freedom, and joy filled life, and how deeply she wants that for all of her listeners.

Danielle invites listeners to explore the works and teachings of mindfulness leaders: Jon Kabat-Zinn Phd, Thich Nhat Hanh, Eckhart Tolle, Tara Brach Phd, Jonathan Foust.

Home - Jon Kabat-Zinn

Mindfulness For Beginners

Full Catastrophe Living

Mindfulness Meditation For Pain Relief

Thich Nhat Hanh

Thich Nhat Hanh | Plum Village

The Miracle Of Mindfulness

Peace Is Every Step

You Are Here

Eckhart Tolle

Home - Eckhart Tolle | Official Site - Spiritual Teachings and Tools For Personal Growth and Happiness

The Power Of Now - A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

A New Earth - Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

Tara Brach Phd

Tara Brach - Meditation, Psychologist, Author, Teacher

Radical Acceptance

Trusting The Gold

Radical Compassion

Jonathan Foust

https://www.jonathanfoust.com/

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In Episode 14 Danielle shares a quote and reminds listeners that their presence in this world is a gift.

She talks about the abundance of love letters that she is so thankful to receive.

She explains how how she has come to see love everywhere, and how listeners can begin to see and experience more of what they choose to.

Danielle asks listeners to reflect on what they love about themselves, and invites them to try a powerful self-love tool.

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This week Danielle shares a tool to help listeners experience more joy and more ideal days.

She speaks to the gifts that a recent pain flare has given her; and how we can all gain perspective from life's more challenging moments.

She invites listeners to reflect on ways to be more kind to themselves. And continues to champion Kristen Neff, Christopher Germer, and Brené Brown for teaching her how to be more compassionate, kind, and loving towards herself.

Danielle encourages listeners to stay tuned for part 2 to this episode, where she shares more in-depth lived experience of how she learned to surrender and accept painful experiences, as well as a tool or two that will help listeners experience more joy and more of what they truly want out of life.

Expert Resources:

Kristin Neff Phd

https://www.instagram.com/neff

https://self-compassion.org/what-is-self-compassion/

Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook

Christopher Germer Phd

Mindful Self-Compassion and Psychotherapy | Chris Germer

The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions

The Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook

Brené Brown Phd MSW

https://brenebrown.com

Rising Strong

Daring Greatly

The Gifts of Imperfection

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Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) • Instagram photos and videos

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Meet Me in The Middle Book | VeeFriends.com

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In episode 12 Danielle shares that by creating and sharing this podcast she continues to build trust and belief in herself.

She talks about magical surprises, where she is now, and who and what got her there.

She reflects upon all of the love in her life and invites listeners to do the same.

Danielle speaks to the importance of saying yes, and inquires about what may be holding us all back from saying yes more often.

She mentions some tools that she has used on her journey to live more peacefully.

She shares her thankfulness for recent heartwarming moments and joyful adventures.

Danielle thanks loved ones and listeners for all of the love that she has experienced the last few days, and for all of the support for this podcast.

Truly, thank you.

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In Episode 11 Danielle shares the joy of unexpected fun times with friends and family, and one of her most favourite things; live music!

She speaks to an inspiring Dr. Wayne Dyer quote, "See the light in others as if that is all you see," after having a fantastic human experience with a lovely gentleman at her bank.

She reflects on her summer bucket list, and shares a helpful tool that she uses every day to experience more and more of what she desires.

She invites listeners to let go of unrealistic expectations and allow themselves to be human, especially while on holidays with loved ones.

Danielle stresses the importance of uncovering our needs, setting boundaries, and being intentional about taking time out for ourselves, so that we can experience deeper, more meaningful and peaceful connections with those we love.

She shares a challenge of the past week and her thankfulness for being so beautifully supported and cared for by the friends she felt so fortunate to travel with.

She extends wholehearted thankfulness to listeners, and tells a heart expanding tale of a lovely friend who so generously reached out in the past week.

Danielle reminds listeners to continue to extend grace, space, love and compassion to others, and to themselves.

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